Tips on Working from Home

Are you still working from home? Some were happy in the beginning but found it to be a bit of a challenge. Your surroundings are obviously different and that can prove to be hard to stay focused and be productive. Here are some tips on what you can do to help keep up with your work.
 

• Make sure to create a space that you dedicate for work, such as a desk, corner of your living room or guest room for the time being. It will be easier for you to associate the time you are spending in that space with your work tasks if you have a dedicated space for work.
• Have set “hours” that you work. If your job doesn’t preset these for you and gives you the choice to set them, do yourself a favor and keep a schedule that you can follow. You will already be used to following a schedule at work, just make an extension of that.
• Take advantage of your surroundings while you can. Since you are at home, make some awesome food and watch a show on your lunch. Chances are, you probably don’t get to do that all the time, so do it while you can.
• Don’t forget to take breaks! Since you are at home, you may find that you don’t get up from your new office space (couch) and forget to get up and move your muscles. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up and take a walk around the house or walk the dog for the 3rd time today and get your blood pumping.
• Stay positive. Even to the most optimistic of the introverts who have been enjoying all the inside and work-from-home time, there still may still be overwhelming feelings of being cooped up. Reach out to friends and family members by phone, video chat, stay in touch with each with other to keep from feeling isolated.

 
Enjoy the sunshine from the safety of your yard and know that we are in this together and this will not last forever. Stay safe, stay healthy. 

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