5 Tips for Working at Home

5 Tips for Working at Home

The outbreak of the coronavirus has most people working from home. If you're new to working remotely, these tips can help you stay productive and maintain balance. 

Maintain Regular Hours

Figure out what times of day you're most productive versus when you slack off, then Set a schedule, and stick to it. Having clear guidelines for when to work and when to call it a day helps many remote workers maintain work-life balance. 

Create a Morning Routine (to get you in the chair)

Deciding you'll sit down at your desk and start work at a certain time is one thing. Creating a routine that guides you into the chair is another. Having a routine can be more powerful than a clock at helping you get started each day.

Set ground rules with people in your space

Set ground rules with other people in your home or who share your space for when you work. If you have children, set clear rules about what they can and cannot do during that time. Additionally, divide up the house work task fairly, so you’re not overwhelmed by being stuck with the majority of it.

Schedule breaks

Allow yourself a full lunch hour (or two), and take 15-minute breaks as needed.

Get some fresh air

To the extent that it's allowed and safe where you are during the COVID-19 outbreak, get out of the house, provided you can maintain social distancing of course. Your body needs to move. Plus, the fresh air and natural light will do you good.