If you were able to return to the office when restrictions lifted last year, you might be finding the return to working from home a little monotonous.

While working from home offers plenty of benefits – especially for those who are unable to work in a traditional office environment – for many, the isolation and monotony of staying at home all day can make the experience feel like a little bit of a drag.

We’ve all experienced boredom in the past, but this kind of sustained monotony can be detrimental to your mental health. It’s one of the reasons why some people experience feelings of lethargy and low motivation while working from home – without the stimulation of ‘normal’ life to keep you going, it’s not unusual to feel a bit ‘meh’.

Working from home: struggling with the monotony of WFH? Here’s how to mix things up