Work-From-Home Stress and How to Manage It

Working from home removes traffic and long commutes, but it often blurs the line between work and rest. Many people end up working longer and moving less.

Common WFH stress triggers

• Laptop on the bed or dining table, causing neck and back pain
• Meetings back-to-back with no break
• Family interruptions and guilt on both sides
• Never feeling "off duty"

Set physical boundaries

• Choose one spot for work, even if it is a corner of a room
• Keep the laptop screen at eye level, using books if needed
• Sit with feet flat and back supported

Set time boundaries

• Fixed start and end times, shared with your family
• A "fake commute": a 10-minute walk before and after work
• Close the laptop and put it out of sight at the end of the day

Move every hour

• Stand up during calls
• Roll the shoulders and stretch the neck gently
• Walk to fill your water bottle

Look after your back and neck

Hours of poor posture build up as stiffness in the upper back and neck. A back, neck & shoulder massage can release it, and our home service means you do not even need to leave the house.