Brrr! Snow, ice and freezing fog is sweeping across the UK over the next few days. These freezing temperatures usually cause travel chaos – so it is likely to be ‘work from home’ for many of us. If you are ‘WFH’ and worrying about how to stay warm – try these top tips to keep warm while working from home.
Close All Doors
While it goes without saying that your windows are shut, it also sensible to shut the door to your home office. This will help to contain the warmth. Plus, you can focus on heating the room that is in use to cut down on general energy costs.
As soon as it gets dark close your curtains or blinds too.
Layer up
It is better to wear several layers to keep yourself warm as the air gets trapped in-between making it harder for body heat to escape. Go for a thermal vest or long sleeved top close to the body, and opt for clothing made from wool, cotton or fleecy fabric on top.
Layer up tights and trousers and don’t forget feet too! Cold feet can bring down your overall body temperature so pull on slippers or thick socks to keep your toes toasty.
Cosy blankets
Wearable blankets – like Oodies – are another option to get keep you warm while you are sitting still at your desk. Or invest in an electric blanket! Electric blankets are a cost-effective way to keep warm as running costs are significantly cheaper than central hearting (hence the huge spike in sales recently). Have one over your lap to keep you super toasty warm.
Get Moving
We all know exercise raises our body temperature, which is why sitting still at your desk all day will make you feel very cold. Make time to move to get the blood circulating. Set a timer at certain intervals to force yourself to do this before you feel too cold to move!
Hot drinks and food
Eating a hot lunch like soup is also an effective way to raise your body temperature. According to the NHS eating regularly, drinking hot drinks and having at least one hot meal a day can help to keep you warm and well.
Radiate the warmth
If you are using your radiators, maximise the heat that they generate by using radiator foils. These are placed at the back of the radiator and simply reflect the heat back into the home – rather than letting it escape out of the walls.
Alternatively you might want to use a small portable heater. This can be used for short blasts to top up your heat levels.
What are your top tips to beat the chill this week? Let us know in the comments below.
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