Do you enjoy working from home? Even though many of us like the concept of working from home, it’s common for people to feel disconnected from their colleagues and isolated.
We know the WFH crowd is looking for ways to stay productive in the same rooms in which we sleep, eat and play… while maintaining a feeling of connection with coworkers.
“Before the coronavirus, an estimated 43% of Americans worked from home at least some of the time.”
– Gallup
1. Keep a morning routine.
If you normally start the day off with a workout, walk, quick meditation or taking a shower, keep that routine. Don’t start responding to email or Slack when you first wake up! Get up and have a morning routine like you normally would if you were going into the office.
2. Choose a dedicated workspace in your home.
Even though we hate to admit it, productivity suffers when we work from bed. Be sure to set up a designated work area at a desk or even at your kitchen table instead of lounging in bed. It will help to cue your body that it’s time to be productive!
3. Set up in a spot with some natural light.
A 2018 study found that people working in naturally-lit spaces reported less eye strain, headaches and drowsiness. And a recent poll of workers showed that we all crave natural light in our workspace more than perks like gyms or cafeterias, per Harvard Business Review.
Work near a window at home- it could even help you sleep better at night!
4. Pick up the phone and turn your camera on.
As much as you may not want to pick up the phone or turn on your laptop camera, you’ll get more done if you connect with coworkers vocally and visually. Consider calling your coworker instead of writing a super long email sometimes. Even though you’re working from home, it’s important to keep building those relationships.
5. Take a walk at lunch!
A 2020 study found participants reporting “better concentration and less fatigue in the afternoon” after just 15 minutes spent strolling in the park. Most of us know that taking a walk is good for us but it’s often overlooked when you have other tasks on your plate.
6. Adjust the sound.
For a lot of people, it’s too quiet at home. There’s no office buzz going on around them, and they miss it. For others, playing music — especially with headphones in — can help cut out the noise from family members or roommates who might also be working or schooling from home.
7. Be patient with yourself.
Try to be flexible and understanding as you find your rhythm and dial into working from home. Even if working from home is only a temporary arrangement for you, you’ll be glad you did.
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