Daily life has significantly changed and more people are working from home. In fact, a study from Statistics Canada found that about 4.7 million Canadians who don’t usually work from home started to in response to the pandemic.1 While remote work has a number of benefits, the change in workspace can also cause stress during an already trying time. To help maintain your mental health while working from home, consider the following tips:
Establish a Routine with Clear Boundaries
When you don’t leave the house to go to work, it can be hard to establish a routine that creates clear boundaries between home time and work time.
- Designate a dedicated workspace in your home.
- Act as if you’re going into the office by showering, getting dressed and eating breakfast. It will help you get into a “professional” mindset.
- Clearly define your working hours to your boss, colleagues and family.
Schedule Mini-Breaks
During a regular day in the office, you probably took a number of mini-breaks without realizing it. Walking to the kitchen to get a drink or stopping by a colleague’s office to chat provided a break from work and a little exercise. Make sure to schedule little breaks throughout the day to clear your mind and get your body moving. You could take a quick walk outside or spend some time with children or pets.
Drink Water and Exercise
Staying hydrated throughout the day is important for general health and well-being. As you adapt to working from home, make sure you’re regularly drinking water and scheduling time for exercise.
Ask for Help
It’s essential to treat your mental health as important as your physical health. If at any time you find yourself struggling while working from home, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. You can contact your employer, family members, friends or access online mental health resources.
Not many people are aware that there is insurance — such as Life, Disability and Income (LDI) Insurance through Hudson’s Bay Financial Services — that allows you to take time off from work to improve mental health. LDI Insurance provides a monthly benefit of up to $500 to help cover expenses while you’re focusing on recovery. The best part is that coverage is virtually guaranteed to everyone aged 18 to 69, and there’s no complicated application process or medical questions. You’ll also be eligible to earn up to 8,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points upon enrolment and on your annual anniversary.2
Easily purchase LDI Insurance online through Hudson’s Bay Financial Services.
Founded in 1955, Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company is a different kind of insurance provider. We’re a forward-thinking company that believes insurance doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. We pride ourselves in offering quality insurance products that Canadian families find great value in. Our focus has always been on our customers — creating unique products and delivering great customer service in a clear, friendly and straightforward manner.
1 Statistics Canada. “Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 1: COVID-19 and working from home, 2020.” Retrieved June 10, 2020 from: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/200417/dq200417a-eng.htm
2 Earn up to 8,000 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points when you purchase Life, Disability and Income Insurance and pay your monthly premiums.
Each Rewards points offer is limited to one Rewards account per household. Rewards points will be issued within 30 days from the issue of insurance.
This offer cannot be combined with other offers and may change without notice. Life, Disability and Income Insurance for Hudson’s Bay customers is arranged by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company.