That’s it – we’re quitting the office.
For the past year and a half I’ve been working from home and with every day I don’t have to commute, or deal with a boss staring over my shoulder, I realise it’s going to be one hell of a struggle to ever go back into an office again.
Many people argue working from home encourages laziness, but if you’re a good self-motivator it can be great not only for your productivity but also for your health.
1. You’ll eat better.
While this benefit begins with you removing the year’s supply of Arnott’s Assorted Favourites from the cupboard, the fact that you’re a few steps away from a fully stocked kitchen means when lunch time hits you can make something healthy instead of stepping out for takeaway.
No more ‘I didn’t have time to make lunch so I’ll have to go grab something’ moments. There’s no excuse. The kitchen is right there, so start cooking.
2. You can fit in the gym without being made to feel like a slacker.
Exercising during or before your workday helps clear your head, release stress and makes you more productive but unfortunately in some workplaces, if you’re not glued to your desk during your lunch break, it can be seen as a sign of slacking off. When you work from home, you can factor in time for exercise without anyone judging you or assuming you’ve actually popped off to a sale you saw on Missy Confidential (we’ve all done it).