Strategies 

to Consider 

when Working From Home

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While Work From Home (WFH) can be thrilling and exciting for some, it can be a nightmare for others. For people not familiar with WFH, let's just say it can get stressful very fast. It can feel isolated or unstructured. Whether you’re new to WFH or a veteran at WFH, consider the following strategies to stay on top of your game.

01.

One cannot stress enough how essential communication is during these times. Professionals transitioning work styles combined with uncertainty can take a toll on businesses.

Give yourself time to adjust with the schedule. For some it takes 2-3 days, or for others can take a whole week to adjust to the new work style. During the first few days it's normal that you want to play YouTube, a TV show, or music in the background.

• Schedule check-ins at the beginning and end of the day
• Check-ins should not be longer than 15 minutes 
  
• Active communication with your team and manager

Communication is key

02.

Give yourself time

03.

You are most likely at home with your spouse, or your spouse and kids. No matter who you are in the house with while WFH, set boundaries.

• Set up your alarm in the morning as if you have to leave for the office. Go about your morning ritual as you would have to go to the office. 
• If you have a scheduled lunch break, take it. 
• Avoid working longer hours than you usually do. If your work schedule ends at 5 pm, stick to that schedule.

• If you are in a room, shut your door when you are on a conference call
• If you are in open space where more people are working/playing, put on a pair of headphones and ask them to stay quiet
  

Create boundaries

04.

Treat it like a real job

To be productive and efficient in your work, it is important to schedule your breaks, as needed.  Make sure that you take a small break to stretch or use the bathroom, every 2-3 hours. Don’t go for more than 3 hours without taking a small break.

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Schedule your breaks