There are lots of benefits to working primarily from home. No commute, potentially fewer distractions and it’s certainly kinder on your wallet. However, as many workers across the world have found, remote employment can also bring with it a host of new challenges.

Studies have shown that a good work-life balance is the most important factor when searching for a new job for 65% of workers. However, when working from home, this balance can become harder to maintain, which can lead to less productivity and ultimately affect our mental health.

If you have found yourself being overwhelmed with your new working situation, it is important to address the issue as quickly as possible, to avoid exacerbating the problem. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can get help to invoke improvements to your working routine. We look at three ways you can address the struggles of working from home.

Start with your routine

If you ever find yourself struggling to cope with the changes brought on by new working arrangements, your first port of call is to evaluate your new routine. Ask yourself if you have fallen into any bad habits and how these could be addressed to improve your situation.

If you’re struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance, can you find time in your schedule each day to do some exercise or something productive besides work? Even getting dressed in the morning, eating healthily throughout the day, and setting up a dedicated workspace can all benefit your productivity when working from home.

There are lots of resources available for you to conduct your own research into finding ways that could help you better manage your home working life. From job sites like Indeed, to government resources, there is lots of information online relating to healthy home working habits – see if you can implement any healthy changes to your lifestyle.