COVID-19 has made working from home the new normal for many people. While studies have shown that people may be more productive when working remotely<\/strong><\/a>, this mode of working is certainly not suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cabin fever is one of the greatest challenges to home office. What exactly is cabin fever? It\u2019s the unease and irritable feeling someone gets from staying in a confined space for an extended period of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since social distancing is not something we can afford to compromise on due to the tangible threat imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic<\/strong><\/a>, here are 5 easy ways to make working at home more enjoyable and productive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are hosting a FREE 45min online desk yoga class to <\/em><\/strong>boost your week<\/em><\/strong><\/a>! Details can be found at the end of this article.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The isolation that comes from a home office acts as a double-edged sword. While you\u2019re able to minimise distractions from colleagues, it can also leave many feeling alone. Connecting with your colleagues from time to time (even if it\u2019s just for minor chit chat) via messages can help you stay connected and not feel siloed during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Stay Connected with Colleagues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n