Separating work time and rest time when working from home full-time can be challenging for many. You have to designate time to switch modes or else work will be nonstop and your stress level will be high.

This thought-provoking article in Forbes brings to light the five ways to reduce stress while working from home and self-isolating.

“The new reality of self-isolating due to the coronavirus has had quite an impact on the way we work,” Ashira Prossack, author of the article and writer about leadership trends in the evolving workplace. “Many people are now working from home, dealing with the realities of juggling home responsibilities with work responsibilities, and not really having a clear line between the two. This combination of working from home plus self-isolating is the perfect recipe for stress, but there are ways to reduce it.”

• Step away from what you’re doing.
• Move around.
• Change your surroundings.
• Call a friend.
• Be compassionate with yourself.

We experience so many diverse stressors. Our ability to structure our days and give us a greater sense of calm and purpose can help make things feel a bit more normal. When we have the proper de-stressing techniques in place, our ability to focus is stronger, which brings us closer to our goals.