I still conduct business at a traditional office – though I’ve taken steps to make the jump. That said, I still spend lots of time in my home office working. I spend lots of time optimizing my websites for better marketing and positioning (SEO) and despite only dedicating a few hours working at home, I still find myself getting a bit stir crazy.
My solution? Get out. Go roam.
Even if this means just a quick jump in the car to run errands or a gym stop to shoot some hoops, every bit of escape leaves you refreshed. I call this a “reboot”.
So stop reading this blog or just subscribe to it using Google Reader (yes, you can read HOE on your phone!) and take it on the run. (I just bought a Blackberry Curve and can’t put it down!)
I find that reading my RSS Feeds at the gym is a great way to relocate and stay connected. That said, going offline is healthy – and home office workers have a tendency become online addicts.
Here’s a list of suggestions:
- Go for a walk
- Go shoot some hoops
- Go ride a bike
- Go to the gym
- Go run some errands
- Go to the bank
- Go for a swim
- Go to the dog park
- Go get a dog
- Go to the bookstore <– personal favorite
- Go catch a matinee flick
- Go to the library
- Go buy an overpriced cup of coffee or a smoothie
- Go pick up some milk
Just go. Get out. Reboot.
