Acts of kindness you can do when working from home

A few years ago, I wrote a post on random acts of kindness you can do in the office. Fast forward to 2020 and life has turned on its head with us all now working from home.  Who knows whether this will be a purely short-term measure or a permanent transformation of office life. The steep trajectory of this transition can have negative consequences for our mental health.  As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re all being asked to commit to one act of kindness this week and what better time to support your colleagues working from home by showing them a little kindness.  

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Mug with a happy face on desk working from home
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5 ways to rock working from home

Second only to a salary increase, working from home is one of the top perks that office workers look for in a new job.  Sadly only 6% of jobs advertise this benefit.  But if you’re one of the lucky few who can kiss goodbye to the commute, how do you cope with this new found freedom?  Here’s my top 5 tips to getting the most from working from home.

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mo1229 knitted sock monkey slippers

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5 reasons why your office job beats going freelance

With self-employment in the UK at the highest levels since records began, an exodus is taking place in offices across the land. But while there are undisputed benefits to the freelance lifestyle, there are many things we take for granted about office life that are sorely missed when we clear our desk for good.  Having endlessly mentally wrestled with both scenarios, here are my top five reasons why I believe the grass remains greener on the office side of the fence.

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Adam Meek On the Green

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