But in today’spost-pandemiclandscape, more jobs than ever are work-from-home or hybrid.
Now, it’s normal to see homes multi-functioning as workplaces.
But is what seems like a harmless habit inhibiting you from doing your best work?
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Nadia Murdockis a mindset and movement coach with a B.A.
in Psychology, certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and founder of Nadia Murdock Fit.
Is It Bad to Work from Bed?
While working from bed can feel comforting, there are many reasons to avoid this habit.
For starters, your sleep quality may dwindle.
“Your bed is known for restingwhen you mix work with rest, the brain becomes confused.
The brain will begin to associate your bed with work versus relaxation.
How to Break the Habit of Working from Bed
“Occasionally working from bed is fine.
What becomes problematic is when you turn your bed into your default office.
It’s about balance and boundaries,” explains Murdock.
Here are a few tips to stop the temptations of lying down once the workday begins.
“Carve out a corner of a room or set up a small desk or table.
Make it your own with frames,candles, and desired decor.
This helps your brain associate work with a specific place, ideally not your bed.”
In doing so, you are separating your work and relaxation times to the best of your ability.
The further you are from your bed, the less you’ll be associating it with work.
This may mean making some changes aroundleisure activities, too.
Keep yourself accountable, but celebrate your wins.
