Working from home has given us many freedoms: We save the transfers, We organize our time with more flexibility and we can customize our space as we want. But as we always say, Not everything is perfect and it is not for anyone!
One of the greatest challenges we face is the digital fatigue. Spend so many hours in front of the screen we get ourselves physically and mentally, affecting our concentration, our performance and even our mood.
Then, How can we continue enjoying the benefits of remote work without falling into digital exhaustion?
Here we share some keys that have helped us maintain balance.
- The 20-20-20 rule, Your best ally
We are not designed to look at a screen all day. A simple technique to avoid visual fatigue is Rule 20-20-20: every 20 minutes, Stop the view of the screen for at least 2 minutes: Look out the window, Get out to the patio, Go to the bathroom and come back. This helps to relax and reduce eye voltage.
- Make active breaks (and really move)
If we work in an office, It is normal to get up to talk to someone, Go for a coffee or walk to a meeting room. But at home, Time passes and we barely move.
To avoid physical exhaustion, put reminders to make active breaks: Stretch your neck and shoulders, Walk a little, Make deep breaths. Small actions that make a difference.
Or the best: Prepare a 5 routine, 10 or 15 minutes to train at home. It will help you, your mind will clear you and give you energy.
- Organize your screen times
Not all work is done on the computer. Whenever you can, Your homework varies: If you have to check extensive documents, Impress them or read them on another device that does not emit blue light.
If you need to take notes, Use paper and pencil or add a board to your office. The more diversify your way of working, Less impact will have the screen on your energy.
- Adjust the lighting and configure your screen
Work with bad lighting tired double. Make sure the light does not generate reflections on your screen and adjust the brightness according to the environment of the environment. It is also important activate the night mode or blue light filter To reduce the impact on view and improve rest.
- Disconnect is also part of the work
Remote work often erases the boundaries between work and personal.
Put clear and answer them. When your day ends, Close the laptop, Leave the cell phone aside and dedicate yourself to activities that do not imply a screen: Read a book, go for a walk, cook, Talk to someone. Your mind needs this break to pay better the next day.
Digital fatigue is not a myth, But we can control it if we take measures on time.
Taking care of our digital health is as important as fulfilling our tasks. Small daily habits can make a big difference in our well -being and productivity.
As Carl Honoré said: “Speed is useful, But it is the pause that really makes sense of the road”.
And you, What are you doing to avoid digital fatigue?
