Working from Home? Here Are Some Tips to Help You Smash it Like a Pro.

Many businesses are now encouraging or even mandating that employees work remotely from home amid global economic recovery plans since the coronavirus, millions of people can expect to have their daily routines and work styles impacted.

Working from home is challenging when your entire family too is at home, and getting into work mode from a space that’s not your regular one can be a huge adjustment.

The bright side of working from home is that you save time on a commute, spend more time with family, and maybe get a few more things done around the house.

Some of the challenges, including loneliness, staying connected, and a heightened penchant for distraction, can have a significant effect on your psyche and productivity. So, we’re here to help!

Whether you’re relegated to working from a spare bedroom, coffee shop, the library, or the lobby of your apartment building, we’ve compiled some tips to help you get set up, limit distractions, maintain confidentiality, and meet like a pro, no matter where you are.

Here are BforB work-from-home tips:

• Dress up for Work: Get dressed from head to toe. You should put on a shirt or outfit you’d normally wear to the office and change clothes when work is over.

• Take a break regularly: Just like the office, proactively take breaks every hour to avoid burnout. Take the dog for an extra walk (your dog will love it!), put in that load of laundry, or spend 15 minutes outside with the kids (they’ll love it, too!).

• Stretch! Stop your video and stretch yourself a little bit every hour. Take a lap around the kitchen in between calls or use a lacrosse ball or massager on your back to stave off the kinks. Or make it more fun and use a virtual video workout background and get your reps in during a meeting!

• Maintain a routine working hours: perhaps publish your calendar at home so your family can see it and quickly understand your commitment. You can block off time for work on projects, set reminders for important tasks, and even reserve a time to get dinner started. You can also toggle your Zoom Chat or mark ‘Away’ on Skype status when you need to be heads-down on a project or simply having a break.

• Reduce distractions: Shut the door to give yourself some privacy and separation, especially at home. Even hanging a curtain to separate your space can help. You’ll also want to close tabs and pause notifications so you’re not tempted to constantly check social media. Even setting a 10-minute meeting or two throughout your day to specifically check your feeds can give you a break and something to look forward to.

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