Why You Should Still Dress up for the Office When You Work From Home
Working from home has many advantages, but it also has many disadvantages. It may be harder to focus, people assume that you are not working because you are at home, and it may seem like the work is never really done. It can help you dress up as if you are going to the office.
It’s hard to be productive in pajamas. But it’s also hard to know when your day starts and ends if you work in sweatpants all the time. This is why Mason Donovan, author of The Golden Apple , invites you to wear business attire during working hours. If you wear a button-down shirt and dress pants, there will be a physical and visual difference, which means that you are now “working on your own.” Clothing can not only help you set boundaries for mental work at home, but it can also serve as a visual reminder to those around you. If you work in jogging shorts and a T-shirt, the people in your family may not think you are working. Office clothes tell them, “Hey, I’m working right now and I shouldn’t be bothered.”
The Golden Apple: Redefining Work-Life Balance for a Diverse Workforce | Amazon via Fast Company