If you are an outgoing person who loves to be around people, you might struggle with working at home —especially on an extended period. You may miss the in-person interactions. And may sometimes feel isolated from the rest of the world.
For those of you that are faced with this type of situation, you should know there are some tips to consider that can make it easier for you to deal with this type of work situation.
Here are four ways to deal with working at home when you’re an extrovert.
1. Take Breaks and Detach from Work throughout the Day
It is very important for you to make sure you mix up your workday with breaks. Whether you work from home or not, you need to schedule in time to ensure you are not overdoing yourself. And this is even more important for those of you working from home.
If you fail to take enough breaks and detach during the day, you might fail to recognize your needs. Not only can you forget to interact with people, but your work could get overwhelming. You could put too much pressure on yourself.
2. Utilize Technolgy and Social Media to Mix Things Up
Make sure that you use technology and platforms like social media to ensure you get enough interaction with people. Even if your job does not require you to have these types of interactions, you still need to find a way to ensure you are not just sitting at your desk all day without social interactions.
Consider trying to make work-related meetings virtual meetings. Always try to find ways to break up your day with time away from the daily grind of your work. Be certain that you find a way to interact with work contacts and non-work contacts during your workday, even if that means only through technology and social media.
3. Jot Down Your Feelings and Find Creative Outlets
If your work from home situation is starting to get the best of you, you need to find some way to channel those emotions. Do not wallow in any negative self-talk. Have you considered jotting down your feelings and finding creative outlets?
Source: ShutterstockYou are not ever too old to start journaling. In fact, psychological experts have long recommended journaling as an effective way to deal with feelings of isolation and other mental health issues. And turning to creative activities like drawing, for example, gives you a way to express what you are feeling.
4. Make Sure You Separate Personal Space from Workspace
There needs to be an effort on your end to ensure you have separated your personal space from your workspace. If you do not have this separation, you might forget to think about your personal needs. You also could make any feelings of isolation worse. You need to be able to step away from your work.
And after you have finished your day, it is very important that your work is put away. Make sure that you do not leave your work out in the open in your home. You need a filing system in place that will help you with this in addition to making sure you have a designated work-only area in your home. Be certain that you find ways to avoid clutter. This is very important for your mental health and productivity.
Make Working From Home Work For You
Above for you are four easy steps you can take to making working from home more conducive to your needs. Each step will help you extroverts out there feel more in touch with the world outside of your work. You will not feel alone. And while there are other considerations you could take, the four suggestions above are sure to make a difference for you.
