Why You Need A Self-Care Plan When You're Working From Home

While the work-from-home setup does come with its own set of perks (no commute, less expenses), it also has some drawbacks—like the blurring of the line that separates our personal lives from our professional lives. Suddenly, our bedrooms have turned into working spaces and our 9-to-5 has evolved into a 24/7 shift. No wonder many are suffering from WFH burnout!

That said, it’s never been more important to prioritize time for taking care of yourself now that you’re working from home. More than providing stress relief and improving productivity, treating yourself well can do wonders for your overall health—so you can continue to enjoy life despite the many changes. Here, some tips to help you get started on your self-care plan:

Since you don’t have to worry about long commutes, you can definitely spend more time relaxing in the shower in the mornings and washing away all the dirt and stress from the previous day. To make your showers extra luxurious, you can crank up a happy tune, light some scented candles, or even throw some fragrant bath essentials. For instant relaxation, try a scented body cleanser like, Dove Relaxing Ritual Body Wash, which comes in soothing lavender and shea butter with warm vanilla.

Feeling like your head is about to explode from your work problems? Relieve the tension with a gentle scalp massage while you’re in the shower—and as you apply your hair treatment, too.

After washing your locks, apply a generous amount of hair mask to your strands, then use your fingers to stroke your head from front to back. Put some pressure on your scalp. Continue doing so in a circular motion before rinsing the mask off and drying your hair with a towel. A good weekly treatment to try is VitaKeratin Deep Repair Hair Mask.

During your breaks, forget about scrolling through your social media feed or watching funny videos on your laptop. Instead, you may want to try spending your break by quietly meditating or even engaging in a quick workout. These activities won’t cost you a cent and you can easily do them anywhere in the house!

You can simply download a meditation app on your phone and listen to it with your eyes closed for a few minutes. Or you can get into a few yoga poses on your mat or burn some calories by skipping rope in your living room. To stay fresh, don’t forget to use a good deodorant like Rexona Natural Whitening Deo Dry Serum in Fresh Rose.

Just because you’re in your PJs all day doesn’t mean that you have no reason to do your daily skincare routine. Aside from keeping your complexion in tip-top shape, it also adds a sense of normalcy to your day-to-day—minus the going out part. So make it a point to stick to your regimen, and don’t forget the rest of your body, too. Keep skin hydrated with a nourishing body lotion after your bath, or any time during the day when you feel skin needs a moisturizing pick-me-up.

Maintaining the balance between your personal and professional lives requires conscious effort, so don’t be afraid to set boundaries. Set up a strict work schedule to ensure productivity and allow yourself little pockets of me-time throughout the day. It’s also important to learn to stop when it’s time to clock out. Mute your work notifications and take the time after work to reconnect with loved ones, spend time with your pets, or simply do what you want to do.

While it’s admirable to be fully committed to your job, it’s also equally commendable to be committed to taking care of yourself. A good self-care plan can do wonders in ensuring that you stay at the top of your game so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

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