Home Office Setup by Laura Ogando https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH Let's share what we're doing to keep ourselves organized, productive, and comfortable during WFH life. en-us 2021-03-18 20:47:03 UTC 2025-10-31 21:41:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5a5.png Seating and desks mstarkp94m https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962645 Using a rolling standing desk and yoga ball. Also, have an under the desk bike. ]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962645 Kim Cooper kcooper108 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962800 I really like to be organized, however I fail all the time

]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962800 Large Monitor if possible https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962866 2021-03-19 14:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962866 Use Cortana to schedule focus and break time lorrie_ayers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962878 2021-03-19 14:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962878 Susan https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962986 There is a specific COVID-19 folder for 2020 - 2021 under the heading of my school. Everything for this year goes in under individual folders. An example is Student Attendance.]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329962986 99 cents store for the win jtoro21 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963066 I was given a large school computer from the school, but did not know where to place it.  I went to the 99 cents store and bought one of those large dinner tables and boom...instant office space! And I also bought a director's chair from Amazon
...comfy but doesn't support the back too much.]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963066 get dressed https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963088 (out of jammies) ]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963088 Position Your Desk tcooper201 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963372 I have children who like to "pop" in. I position my desk so that my back is against the closet/wall area so that no one walks by (naked, eating, etc.)]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963372 Computer faces the wall for meetings. Working from the bedroom. Kids have the other spaces. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963639 2021-03-19 14:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329963639 Lap Desk https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329964481 I got a lap desk and a ring light. Allows me to work from anywhere.]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329964481 additional table and shelves https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329964567

]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329964567 comfortable office chair https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329964995

]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329964995 I bought a notebook! https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965102 And keep a log of each day's todo's.

]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965102 Use your calendar to calendar breaks and movement lorrie_ayers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965428 2021-03-19 14:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965428 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965439 Home- dining table
School- my own office..spacious]]> 2021-03-19 14:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965439 Using Cortana + buying instant coffee https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965483 2021-03-19 14:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965483 paper calendar/color coded https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965753 2021-03-19 14:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329965753 Keep a log and journal, use cortana and organize Outlook. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966255 2021-03-19 14:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966255 I organize in color coded folders and notebooks https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966270

]]> 2021-03-19 14:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966270 My bedroom and work space collide eknight49 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966385 2021-03-19 14:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966385 motivational quotes https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966778 2021-03-19 14:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329966778 My area is a mess https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329967004 I brought a keyboard and mouse for my Ipad.


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]]> 2021-03-19 14:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329967526 Scheduling Breaks and Establishing Work/Life Boundaries https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329967530 2021-03-19 14:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329967530 use online calendars w/ reminders https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329967808 2021-03-19 14:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329967808 I change rooms and positions to avoid the monotony, bought a green curtain for green screen https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329968497

]]> 2021-03-19 14:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329968497 using Pomodoro and my phone timers eknight49 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329968593 2021-03-19 14:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329968593 I like to keep a planner kcooper108 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969680 2021-03-19 14:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969680 Susan https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969728 Specific breaks are taken. This helps productivity.]]> 2021-03-19 14:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969728 Cooling pad for laptop lorrie_ayers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969762 2021-03-19 14:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969762 Not going into my room at all. Working from the living room to prevent myself from becoming sleepy. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969822 2021-03-19 14:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329969822 Calendars! Calendars. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970254 2021-03-19 14:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970254 shower and dress brush hair https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970345 2021-03-19 14:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970345 Separate room, computer https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970352 2021-03-19 14:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970352 Make a schedule, keep a journal https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970497 2021-03-19 14:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329970497 Asha https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971105 Laptop stand. Amazon has some that has a usb cord. When I was home I’d use shoe boxes to make my laptop higher lol. 
Calendar for your wall. ]]> 2021-03-19 14:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971105 Take breaks and move around. Go out for a breather. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971178 2021-03-19 14:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971178 Use my calendar and loved to be organized https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971182 2021-03-19 14:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971182 Use Your Calendar tcooper201 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971340 Schedule your meetings, schedule your work time where you will have no/limited interruptions. SCHEDULE YOUR BREAKS.]]> 2021-03-19 14:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971340 wake up 20 minutes before time and sit for a few minutes processing what needs to be done https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971766 2021-03-19 14:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329971766 Find space for your own https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972005 2021-03-19 14:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972005 Use a box to create a standing desk lorrie_ayers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972413 2021-03-19 14:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972413 2 screens eknight49 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972889 2021-03-19 14:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972889 Prepare the same way as if I am going to work in the building. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972941 2021-03-19 14:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329972941 I bought a chair pad! https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973025 2021-03-19 14:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973025 I am working from home and fortunate to have a home office with a huge desk, with two large monitors. Makes life so much easier. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973435 2021-03-19 14:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973435 Put on Make up and dress up https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973446 2021-03-19 14:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973446 Notes, notes and more NOTES!! https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973505 2021-03-19 14:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973505 Keeping the day balanced https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329973592 Crisis, school and central 

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]]> 2021-03-19 14:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974097 having 2 screens saves my life https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974114 2021-03-19 14:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974114 Outlook calendar https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974682 2021-03-19 14:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974682 Using the group tab function in google chrome https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974804 I have grouped tabs for different items. Has done wonders for my organization.

]]> 2021-03-19 14:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974804 Remember to go to the bathroom jtoro21 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974822 Jeez it is a few steps from my room and I have to schedule time to go!

]]> 2021-03-19 14:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329974822 Use natural light during the day. lorrie_ayers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975036 2021-03-19 14:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975036 My watch nags me to get up and move. I need to listen to it ;-) https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975068

]]> 2021-03-19 14:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975068 Dress to work and lipstick https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975248 2021-03-19 14:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975248 Dress for success https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975330 2021-03-19 14:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975330 Susan https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975604 A corner is all that is needed, with all the essentials, including a lamp on the desk used when it gets dark.]]> 2021-03-19 14:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975604 Get away from husband https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975764 2021-03-19 14:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975764 Just brought a foldable table with marble top to be able to put my office away lol https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975935

]]> 2021-03-19 14:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329975935 put on music eknight49 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976333 2021-03-19 14:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976333 Organization is everything https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976368 2021-03-19 14:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976368 take a breather https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976562 2021-03-19 14:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976562 Reposition a lamp to lorrie_ayers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976697 2021-03-19 14:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976697 Drop the Mic! lnielsen https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976847 This always brings smiles https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CKXXKH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]> 2021-03-19 14:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329976847 Donna https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329977690 I bought a larger tray table to set up laptop on. ]]> 2021-03-19 14:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329977690 I dress up like same as I go to work. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329977859 2021-03-19 14:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329977859 Stay focused! https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329978028 2021-03-19 14:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329978028 Susan https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329978763 There is a browser so that takes care of internet connectivity.]]> 2021-03-19 14:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329978763 Alejandra https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329978891 Old school pen in paper has kept me organized during this time. No matter how many reminders I receive, I need that visual list.]]> 2021-03-19 14:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329978891 Behind the Scenes in my living room. Big purchase: wall calendar & temporary wallpaper helenreed1 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329979319 With my back to a wall, my family can't accidentally walk into camera sight]]> 2021-03-19 14:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329979319 Bustelo :) https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329979371 2021-03-19 14:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329979371 Get dressed, wash your face as if you're going into work. https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329979719 2021-03-19 14:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329979719 Keep your calendar open, but use a pencil to fill it in because things change and it keeps everything neat https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329980265 2021-03-19 14:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329980265 Previous talk to your household including the kidssss before every zoom mtg pbeato https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329981352 2021-03-19 14:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329981352 Stand Up lnielsen https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329983072 I try to work standing most of the day.

]]> 2021-03-19 14:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329983072 Have a support group of PCs that we are each others support emotionally and professionally https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329983838 2021-03-19 14:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329983838 Have a Routine https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329985453 2021-03-19 14:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329985453 Read and listen to motivational speakers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329993029 2021-03-19 14:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329993029 Take Time to Breathe https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329996163 2021-03-19 14:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1329996163 Bathroom Office lnielsen https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330002760 Works great!]]> 2021-03-19 14:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330002760 Living room office https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330016234 2021-03-19 14:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330016234 Make sure you have back up devices and cables https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330018362 2021-03-19 14:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330018362 Log every activity in your outlook to track your wins for the day lorrie_ayers https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330018756 2021-03-19 14:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330018756 Take care of your eyes https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330028974 Get some good blue light glasses. If you don't wear prescription glasses, get the 0.0 blue lights. Your eyes will thank you.]]> 2021-03-19 14:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330028974 I need my parent (physical) calendar in front of me so that I can be aware of the activities i have planned for the day. I also have headphones because I share the office with 3 other people and I need to "leave" when I am in a meeting. The headphones are a lifesaver so that I can be present in my meetings even though there is activity around me. sdicecco https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330032972 2021-03-19 14:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330032972 Closet Office lnielsen https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330041629 The chair is a massage chair. Sometimes the perfect workspace.]]> 2021-03-19 14:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330041629 Lumbar support pillow https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330041931 Good for posture, back health, and wards off fatigue.]]> 2021-03-19 14:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330041931 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330126372 I always have a notepad or post-its available for quick notes or messages and an unlit candle for a subtle scent in my workspace. Bluetooth headphones have been a lifesaver when speaking to parents. ]]> 2021-03-19 15:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330126372 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330142283 2021-03-19 15:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330142283 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330143816 2021-03-19 15:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330143816 https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330144508 2021-03-19 15:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mogando/WFH/wish/1330144508