Work Life Harmony: How to Create It While Working from Home
Let’s be honest, work life balance is a myth. It’s rarely ever “balanced,” but with intention, boundaries, and structure, we can strive for something more realistic: work life harmony.
Many of us believed working from home would make it easier. Without a commute, we’d use that time to relax, exercise, or spend time with family. But instead, we’ve blurred the lines between work and home even further; logging on earlier, finishing later, and wondering why we’re still in pajamas at 2pm.
So how do we restore that sense of harmony? Let’s break down some practical, low-lift changes you can make, starting today.
1. Use Do Not Disturb to Actually Disconnect
We’ve all been there. You see a late-night email, check “just in case,” and next thing you know your mind is racing through tomorrow’s to-dos.
Set up Do Not Disturb hours on your phone—not just during sleep, but during dinner, family time, or your evening wind-down. You can allow emergency contacts through while silencing everything else.
🔗 Here’s how to set Do Not Disturb on iPhone
🔗 And on Android
2. Schedules Are Your Friend
Remote work blurred the structure we once had. Reinstate it. Set clear start and stop times. Add breaks. Eat lunch away from your screen. Even set alarms if needed to shift between tasks.
The more consistent your day feels, the easier it is to find rhythm and productivity—and protect your personal time.
3. Work Smarter, Not Longer
Want to finish work on time? These steps will help you work smarter:
- Turn off email notifications. You’ll focus better with fewer interruptions.
- Map your day. List must-dos, nice-to-haves, and block time for each.
- Schedule distractions. Build in short breaks for household tasks or social media, but keep them time-bound.
- Use tools. Try Trello, To-do-list, or Google Calendar to stay on track.
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4. Reframe the Goal: Work Life Harmony
This year has flipped routines upside down—but it’s also an opportunity. With a little effort and intention, you can build work life harmony that lasts beyond the pandemic.
✅ Set clear boundaries
✅ Schedule with purpose
✅ Let go of perfection
✅ Make space for life outside work
📌 Need help supporting remote employees? Contact Capella for wellness and workplace strategy