In the current WFH (work from home) model the boundaries and transitions between work and home have seemingly dissolved.
On a typical workday (pre-COVID 19) most of us made several changes between spaces and transitions between activities. For example,
· Commute to/from work 2x per day
· Walk to/from lunch break 1x per day
· Walk to/from meetings 2-4x per day
· Walk to/from tea/coffee breaks 2-3x per day
These boundaries and transitions naturally helped us take a mental, physical and emotional break between activities. They also helped us arrive at a new activity fully present in mind and body.
Look for simple ways to be replicate some of these boundaries and transitions while WFH.
Take a short walk for lunch, get up and get a glass of water between Zoom meetings. Use a separate space or desk for work. Take a few deep, mindful breaths between meetings. Be creative!