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According to experts around the world, working from your bedroom should be avoided at all costs. Many of us are undoubtedly aware that working from our bedrooms might be counterproductive. Still, it can also negatively impact our sleep, as our brain may begin to associate.
Although due to the pandemic many of us are stuck working our 9 to 5 from our bedrooms. As working and learning remotely has become more common than ever.
Here is some advice on working at home when your bedroom is the only option, without compromising your sleep.
Most sleep professionals advise against converting your bedroom into a home office. Bedrooms should ideally be used just for sleeping. Working in your bedroom can distort your perspective of space and keep you awake at night. Although, if you have no other option, the most important thing you can do is set boundaries.
Because you aren’t physically in the office, your employer doesn’t expect you to be available at all times. You must set clear limits for when you are available. That means not skipping breakfast and going straight to work or waking up in the middle of the night to respond to emails. Don’t let working longer than usual become a habit because you’re at home.
Pretending you’re going into the office creates a mental association that can lead you to be more productive. I know you probably love working in your pyjamas (me too), but simply changing into something more professional will aid you to get more work done during the day. You give your brain a purpose to do something when you dress up for work. It’s like a natural alarm clock that works to keep you awake all day.
Working in bed is one of the worst things you can do when working from home. Not only should you reserve your bed for sleeping, but sitting in bed for lengthy amounts can be extremely bad for your posture.
If you must work from bed, try to mimic the experience of sitting in an upright chair as much as possible, and try to avoid putting unwanted stress on any one part of your body. Try adding some extra padding to ensure your neck and back stay up straight, with a pillow.
Working from bed is bad for your body, so it’s critical to change your posture and support your body whenever possible. If you have no other option think outside the box, try using an ironing board and setting it up as a standing desk. Although, if we stay working from home for the foreseeable future it might be time to invest in a good desk and workstation.
One of the most common issues for people who use computers on their lap is that they spend too much time with their necks and chins down. The neck, shoulders, and back may become sore and inflamed as a result of this posture. Investing money into a laptop tray can also help with this issue. These trays may raise your screen to eye level.
Putting your devices to bed at night is also a crucial for creating separation from work and sleep. Put your phone and laptop in a drawer when it’s time to go to bed, and keep it there until the morning. Electronics’ blue light can interrupt melatonin synthesis, keeping you awake and disrupting your sleep cycle.
