Working from home tips by Patricia Quinn https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf compilation from the internet en-us 2020-04-09 15:15:06 UTC 2025-11-13 09:43:06 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Get Dressed pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500750345 You don’t need to dress as formally as you might for work, but the simple act of changing clothes serves as a signal that it’s time to wake up and get things done. Don’t underestimate the power of putting on clothes suitable for public viewing. It makes you feel human, confident, and helps draw the line between being at work and being at home.]]> 2020-04-09 15:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500750345 2. Designate a Workspace or Home Office pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500755041 Your workspace doesn’t have to be its own room, but it should feel as separate from the rest of your home as possible. ]]> 2020-04-09 15:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500755041 3. Keep Clearly Defined Working Hours pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500761785 You’ll get your best work done and be most ready to transition back to the office if you stick with your regular hours.   Communicate with the people you live with to establish boundaries so you can cut down on distractions during the workday—and then disconnect and give the people you care about your full attention. Having a separate time and space to work will allow you to be more present in your home life. ]]> 2020-04-09 15:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500761785 4. Build Transitions Into (and Out of) Work pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500768182 Your morning commute not only gets you to work—from one physical location to another—but it also gives your brain time to prepare for work. Just because you’re not traveling doesn’t mean you shouldn’t carve out equivalent routines to help you ease into your workday.  At the other end of the day, the evening commute does the reverse.  If you try to jump directly, “your brain doesn’t have time to hit the reset button, which can make you less present as you transition back into your personal life.” ]]> 2020-04-09 15:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500768182 5. Don’t Get Too Sucked in by the News—or Anything Else pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500780515 Distraction is one of the big challenges facing people who work from home—especially people who aren’t used to it.  Setting timers for any breaks you take it`s a good idea. You don’t want to get too immersed and forget that you’re at work altogether. If you’re someone who’s susceptible to getting distracted every time you get a news alert, turn your notifications off during the workday, too. The news will still be there after 5 PM. ]]> 2020-04-09 15:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500780515 6. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500800110 If you don’t usually work from home, chances are there will be some bumps in the road if you have to suddenly go fully remote. The key to steering through these bumps is communication—especially with your manager and direct reports.  And you don’t have to stick with only text-based communication.  You might find it’s best to check in with your boss and coworkers over the phone or through video chat. This will cut down on miscommunication and break up some of the social isolation that can come from working from home. ]]> 2020-04-09 15:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500800110 7. Don’t Forget to Socialize pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500816484 When the whole office suddenly starts working from home, you’re cutting off a lot of the casual social interactions you’re used to having throughout the day that help you feel less lonely and break up the monotony of work.  Combat this by talking with your coworkers throughout the day through Slack, calls, text, Zoom, or however your company communicates. If you usually ask your coworkers about their weekends, keep that up. If you’d usually comment to them about a specific topic, reach out. These little interactions go a long way. ]]> 2020-04-09 15:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500816484 8. "Show Up" to Meetings and Be Heard pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500833300 Certainly, you'll take part in video conferences, but it's a good idea to attend optional meetings sometimes, too. Be sure to speak up during the meeting so everyone knows you're on the call. A simple, "Thanks, everyone. Bye!" at the close of a meeting will go a long way toward making your presence known. ]]> 2020-04-09 15:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500833300 9. Be Positive pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500845733 When you work remotely full-time, you must be positive, to the point where it may feel like you're being overly positive. Otherwise, you risk sounding like a jerk. It's unfortunate, but true. So embrace the exclamation point! Find your favorite emoji :D. You're going to need them. ]]> 2020-04-09 16:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500845733 12. Exercise & Stretch Regularly pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500856917  Exercise naturally boosts endorphins, which increases happiness, enjoyment, and interest levels, all of which are important for productivity.
Regularly stretching helps you maintain great posture. At a minimum, stretch throughout the day so you don’t get sore or hinder your quality of life.


]]> 2020-04-09 16:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500856917 11. Eat Healthy Meals & Snacks pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500945763 Another work from home reality is that we have full access to the kitchen. So, when it’s time for lunch or a snack break, we are immediately drawn to the usual snacks, such as chips, cookies, or leftover pizza.
When we work in an office, we are at the mercy of whatever is available in the cafeteria or whatever lunch we brought from home.
However, research has shown that eating fruits and vegetables has a direct link on overall productivity levels. You can also avoid buying unhealthy snacks altogether. 
]]> 2020-04-09 16:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500945763 10. Stay motivated with a list pquinn61 https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500955520 A simple to-do list can do wonders for keeping you both organized, motivated, and productive as you work from home. ]]> 2020-04-09 17:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pquinn61/ooxlox49ohhjj5nf/wish/500955520