Working from Home: Managing Stress with Ease – by Fitness and Wellness Coach Maxwell Alexander

Working from Home: Managing Stress with Ease – by Fitness and Wellness Coach Maxwell Alexander – Lifestyle Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

People tend to believe that home-based businesses are stress-free. Working from home can actually be stressful. Stress can have a negative impact on an individual and their work if it is not resolved properly. When corrective measures are taken and the work is organized, some stress can be reduced, but the person should remain motivated and strive to overcome it fully.

Working from Home: Managing Stress with Ease – by Fitness and Wellness Coach Maxwell AlexanderLifestyle Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

Due to the nature of home-based work, a person may feel isolated as there is no immediate supervisor to guide them or oversee their work. In the absence of colleagues, for example, a friendly atmosphere is lost. Home-based working is stressful, which makes it one of the biggest hassles. Stress is an inevitable part of life. Managing or reducing stress should be a priority. You can cope with the stress caused by working from home by finding ways to do what you enjoy doing at your leisure while still having the opportunity to do the job well.

Here are some tips for reducing stress when running a home-based business:

When you organize and declutter your work area, you’ll be able to relax a bit. There is no way to avoid it, but you can keep the work area tidy after leaving work or before you begin your daily tasks. It will become a habit in the long run and save you from stress.

Those who work at home should only agree to do what they will be able to do. When deadlines cannot be met, it can cause a great deal of anxiety for people who made the commitment. Whenever possible, it is better to set a realistic deadline for delivery, and if possible, to deliver the project before the deadline, but never delay or fail to deliver past the deadline. Both the client and the worker are thus relieved of stress.

Working from Home: Managing Stress with Ease – by Fitness and Wellness Coach Maxwell Alexander – Lifestyle Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York
Working from Home: Managing Stress with Ease – by Fitness and Wellness Coach Maxwell AlexanderLifestyle Photography by Duncan Avenue Studios, New York

There is no way that one person can do all the tasks, and surely it will be stressful to do so. It is important to prevent such a problem by delegating some of the work so that your projects do not suffer as much. Consider finding a virtual assistant to complete some of the tasks or try to automate as many tasks as possible.

Planning is crucial to completing a task successfully. Furthermore, you need to avoid unwanted interruptions from others through phone calls, face-to-face meetings, etc. The best way to avoid stress caused by others is to avoid interruptions while working and plan to work those undisturbed hours.

It is OK to take some time between work time to do some meditation, exercise, or take a walk, or squeeze in some exercise.

A healthy diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep can also relieve stress, as can healthy foods, mental exercise, and a healthy living environment. The above things allow one to stay refreshed at work and to be ready for any challenges one might face on a daily basis.

If you are looking to transition to a work-from-home lifestyle, consider my new book “Millennials – The Balancing Act of Working from Home” where I analyze in-depth all the ins and outs, and the benefits of working from home.

Working from Home: Managing Stress with Ease – by Fitness and Wellness Coach Maxwell Alexander
Working from Home: Managing Stress with Ease – by Fitness and Wellness Coach Maxwell Alexander – “Millennials – The Balancing Act of Working from Home