Even in today’s laissez-faire office culture there are some things that just aren’t the norm yet. However, if you work from home, you have more flexibility. Here’s some quick ways to improve your health and well-being throughout the day while working at home.
Ditch the Makeup
Give your skin a breather and go without makeup when you can. While there’s good quality makeup, some boasting they’re better for your skin than wearing nothing, it’s still ‘stuff’ on your face. Stick with only your moisturization routine on WFH days.
Take it a step further by treating yourself to a face mask during that extra long, listen-only conference call. My favorite is the Triple Quench by Julep sold at Target.
Eat an Actual Breakfast
Make a well-rounded breakfast for a change, your body will thank you. You don’t have a commute, so you can catch up on sleep and make some healthier choices. Let’s be honest, you can always shake your mouse between flipping those eggs if you run long, anyway.
Easy Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas
- Baked Everything Bagel Bites (Keto friendly)
- Egg Cup Recipe (Ultimate Portion Fix friendly)
- Greek Yogurt Bagels (WW friendly)
- Summer Porridge Overnight Oats
- Hearty Breakfast Skillets
Other Breakfast Inspiration
- Starbucks Bacon & Gouda Sandwich Dupe
- Delicious Avocado Toast Recipes
- Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
- Texas Toast French Toast (for the really ambitious remote workers)
Brush Your Teeth After Eating
Brushing your teeth after meals doesn’t often happen at work; the office bathroom isn’t the most comfortable place to get your dental hygiene on. When you’re at home though, you can comfortable freshen up after breakfast, lunch and even your [many] snack breaks.
Get into a Workout Routine
If your gym is close to home you can easily sneak in a morning sweat. Without cube mates to complain about their sweaty colleague you can save the shower for your lunch break, if needed. Or, if you’re a PM exerciser, this gives you a chance to hit the gym ahead of rush hour commuters. Be an early bird and score yourself that treadmill with a TV and window view!
Bonus points if you workout at home because you save even more time without a drive to the gym to take your time! I stream Beachbody on Demand in the mornings. Let me know in the comments if you’re a fellow Beachbody-er (and your favorite programs, trainers, etc.)!
Prepare a Healthy Meal for Dinner
Being at home to monitor your slow-cooker meal or having the ability to start a more involved meal earlier can really improve your health. More time to plan and prep your meals means healthier overall choices.
Slow-cookers are designed to work without interference, but sometimes the meals don’t turn out as intended on their own. Maybe they’re cooked too long, weren’t stirred enough, a freak power outage stops your cooker, etc. Being only a room away can prevent those problems.
Level Up Your Dinners
With more flexibility your menu options really open up. Here are some meal ideas I love that are easier with more time to prep or start them ahead of the work day ending.
- Homemade Sushi
- Pink Pasta Sauce from Scratch
- Smoked Bacon Bomb
- Homemade Zoodles
- Srirachi Aioli Brussels Sprouts
How are you taking advantage of your flexible work arrangements to improve your health? Let me know your tips or routines I missed in the comments below!
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