The world as we know it has completely changed in just a matter of days. This has resulted in many of us learning a new skill set to effectively work from home or how to socially distance ourselves. As citizens of the United States, we are all in this together (just as Ashley Tisdale’s TikTok says!).
For the population of Americans who have been working from
home for years, please skip to part two of this post. For those of us who are
new to this concept, I wanted to share tips that I have gotten from some of my
favorite bloggers, as this is my first time working from home. Here are a few
of my favorite take-aways:
Working from home tips:
- Keep your routine.
Yes, you are not going into your office
anymore, however, you should keep your routine of you 8-hour day. If you
normally begin your day in the office at 9am stick to that time and begin
working at 9am. This will help keep some normalcy in your routine that your
body is already accustomed to. Try to also wake up and go to bed at the same
time.
- Dedicate a separate place for eating, working, and sleeping.
This may sound easier than you think.
However, think back to your high school or even college when you would relax in
your room, do homework in your room, eat in your room, etc. My bet is that you
were not very productive when doing homework, or maybe even had trouble
sleeping. This is why separating the areas is important. Also, you still
technically are “going to work” this way!
- Get ready every day.
When I was younger, my mom always said “look
good, feel good, do good.” What she meant by this was that when you dress up
you feel better about yourself and in return you have a positive &
productive day. This is something that I live by. Try to take note of what
clothes make you feel the most productive and replicate that!
- Dani Austin states “business on the top, party on the bottom”.
When you are working from home, team meetings
are done through video or audio. If you don’t want to completely get ready for
the day, just get ready “on the top” and keep your sweatpants or leggings on.
- Plan your days.
Keeping yourself organized will help in the long run. Also, creating list of to-dos and crossing off the things that you have done will allow you to share your productivity easily with co-workers when asked. If you need a source to stay organized, Trello is a great place to start!
General everyday tips:
We have been hearing through multiple sources, “don’t go out
unless you need to”, but as social beings, this is easier said than done. Here
are a few tips that I have found to be helpful.
- Stay or become active daily.
With gyms being closed and the weather getting nicer, use this time to look at the world as your gym. Get outside and breathe the fresh air. You can track your activity and donate to those less fortunate by downloading “Charity Miles” on your phone. This will allow you to track your daily activity and donate to a charity of your choice. “Fresh air will do you good.”
- Support your local small businesses.
Yes, Starbucks may be your favorite coffee
and it sure is delicious, however, that mom and pop shop down the road from a
franchise is going to suffer a little more than larger corporations. Your mom
and pop coffee shop will appreciate you taking the time to support their
business.
- Read a book.
Easier for those who love to read, however,
if you have always wanted to get into reading this is a perfect time. Start
small and set a daily goal for yourself.
- Learn something new.
Listen to podcasts, sign up for Skill Share, or simply put time into something that you have always wanted to do or learn. Before you know it, you will be a pro.
- Spring Cleaning.
You have been given the perfect opportunity
to use time to spring clean your home. Get rid of things that you no longer
need or want.
While this change is going to take time to get used to,
remember to reach out to friends and family that you cannot be around at the
moment. Only time will tell if the actions we are taking now are going to be
beneficial in the future. However, to keep us sane, I hope everyone found these
tips helpful. Stay positive and be kind to others, we will get through these
times.
Extras:
- Think about the content you are consuming.
- Upbeat music. Playlist suggestion here!
- Watch your favorite feel good movies & TV shows.
- Thank medical professionals.
They go to work every day to save lives. We
can all stay home to help them out.
- Be kind to everyone.
Everyone had their lives turned upside down
in different ways. Seniors in high school and college, those that had to put
off large life events, it is different for everyone.
Stay healthy and safe everyone.
Source: totalmortgage.com