Tips For Working From Home if You’re New to This

Author Brandon Plotnick

March 16th, 2020 9:07 AM

Working from home sounds like a dream situation for most people. But anybody that’s done it for any length of time will tell you, it’s not all sunshine and roses. With distractions aplenty, it’s important to set up some routines that help put you in a work mindset, and not deviate from them.

Here’s some practical tips to help keep you productive during the next few weeks. (And don’t worry, we won’t tell your boss if you skip a couple days of this to finally binge watch “Love is Blind” and “You” on Netflix.)

• Step 1: Get Dressed!

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  No, you're not leaving the house, but it's important to feel in a work mode. So take your shower and get dressed to make that day feel somewhat like a work day. (You can probably skip the shoes...and pants may be optional as well.)

• Step 2: Set Up A Dedicated Workspace!

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  As comfy as that couch might be, it's a bad influence when it comes to working from home. Set up a spot at a desk, or your dining table maybe. And make that a distraction-free zone. Bonus points if you're not in visual line of the TV.

• Step 3: Set a Schedule!

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  Try as much as you can to stick to a normal work schedule. Make checklists for things you must get done, and do everything you can to avoid putting them off. Keep that normal work/life balance.
• Step 4: Move around!

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  Just like you should be doing at the office, it's important to move around and get a little exercise. You might even want to start your day with an actual workout to get your good juju flowing.

• Step 5: Stay Connected!

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  Isolation starts to get a little unnerving after a while. So make sure you're staying connected with co-workers and your bosses. There are lots of great free video conference and conference call sites out there. Just do what you can to not feel totally alone.

• Step 6: Take Some Breaks!

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  Yes, it's good to stay focused, but just like at the office, you need to step away now and then. Experts say you should work in 35-minute incriments. Do that and then take a few minutes to stretch and get some water or coffee.
• Step 7: Listen to WKML!

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  You probably already keep us on at work anyway, but just in case you needed reminding, you can stream our station on the website or in the app to keep you company, or ask Alexa to help you out with "Alexa, open Big Ninety Five Seven"

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Author Brandon Plotnick

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