When we founded moyha after years spent in large companies, we jointly decided that our brand's DNA must include balance . Working in a corporation gives you a sense of security and is a great school of life, but at the same time it has its own rules and often demands more from us than we are able or willing to give up. Several projects carried out simultaneously, overtime and weekend catching up on arrears may make you receive the title of employee of the month or a promotion, but they will not give you peace of mind. Based on our own experience, we can safely say that the basis of job satisfaction, in addition to development, challenges and results, is, among others, work-life balance . How to achieve it? Learn to set boundaries and start today!
The equal sign is a sign of quality
It is not without reason that the equal sign is in the moyha logo. It refers to the broadly understood balance: between work and private life, family and friends, and duties and rest. It would seem that in the modern world, multitasking and versatility are important, and our value is measured by the number of tasks completed, but it is also up to us what we will focus on. Fortunately, this way of thinking is increasingly being abandoned in favor of mindfulness , or focusing on one thing at a time, practicing mindfulness and experiencing the present moment . In order to work with pleasure, be motivated and fulfilled, we do not need new challenges and responsibilities, overtime and work beyond our strength, but we often need distance, silence, rest and a moment of forgetfulness. I always come back from vacation with charged batteries, new ideas and a great desire to work. I have the strength to overcome difficulties, and I treat problems as challenges, not an insurmountable wall! I need this balance to be simply happy. Although I love my job, I do not want to devote all my time to it! I love enjoying time with my family, trips out of town, or a cold Prosecco opened on any occasion on the terrace with my husband! I love this freedom of choice, this possibility of deciding about myself, that is why I am such a supporter of working on my own!
Even though moyha is a brand offering bedspreads , plaids , pillows and bedding e , we are not people who would like to sleep through the fall. On the contrary, we love dynamic life, the hustle and bustle of a big city, traveling and the company of inspiring people. Work is our passion , but we know how to say STOP and without remorse we allow ourselves moments of laziness, long breakfasts in bed and staying in pajamas until shamefully late. We allow ourselves to celebrate moments and moments, it gives us the necessary distance in life. Although we often work very intensively, we have months of increased work, when we design new collections, release a new version of our website, or a "warehouse revolution" awaits us, we always reward ourselves with rest, vacation, a moment of free time... We love that we work on our own terms - this is probably the most important thing in running your own business!
Balance is the common denominator of our life and the moyha brand. That is why our logo could not be missing equal sign , which is supposed to be a synonym balance exactly. We believe that simple solutions are the best, which is why we focus on living in a style "simply good" . Moyha collections are created with simple design, good quality, subdued colors and harmony with the world around us, using natural materials such as wool, cotton or leather.
5 ways to work-life balance for those working remotely
Remote work has become one of the hot topics recently. Although it is often associated with getting up before noon and sitting in front of a computer in pajamas, in reality it can be quite a challenge for people who have previously worked among people. If you are temporarily working remotely (due to the pandemic) or are just switching to freelance, find out, how to maintain work-life balance when your home is both an office and a bedroom.
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Divide the space into zones. Ideally, you have a room where you can set up an office. However, working in a studio apartment can also be effective! However, remember to separate the work zone from the relaxation zone. Make sure that the bedroom is cozy by choosing bedspreads and linen moyha, which will make your free time more pleasant and will become synonyms of relaxation.
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Don't work in bed. Let your bed remain your oasis of relaxation, where work has no access. We know from experience that working in bed is not very effective and has little to do with concentration. However, you do not have to give up comfort - get an ergonomic chair and ensure comfort by reaching for our pillows and plaids .
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Set a break time . If you can't resist checking Facebook or Instagram every 10 minutes, block access to these sites while you work. Also, turn off notifications on your phone. If you have trouble concentrating, install a free productivity app that will track your work time and notify you about breaks.
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Stick to regular work hours . Even if you don't have to work from 8:00 to 16:00, try to get up at the same time every day and not spread your tasks throughout the day. Working set hours will quickly become a habit, and it will be easier to separate it from relaxation.
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Play green! Plants moisturize and purify the air, decorate the space and improve well-being. It is worth equipping your home office with potted flowers, such as spathiphyllum or fern. To additionally warm up the atmosphere of the office, you can choose pot covers moyha made of impregnated cellulose, which will make your interior cozy and stylish!
No one gets balance as a gift along with their dream job – it is something that you have to work out for yourself. Don’t be afraid to squeeze in a vacation in the middle of the week and take care of your inner batteries and be assertive about it. And just like with your phone – if you don’t let the device’s energy level reach 0%, don’t let your own batteries run out either!
And most importantly: start today!
Warm hugs :-)
Magda