{"id":6802,"date":"2020-04-02T12:28:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T12:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/?p=6802"},"modified":"2020-04-02T12:28:59","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T12:28:59","slug":"make-working-from-home-work-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/make-working-from-home-work-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Make working from home work for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhen it comes to working from home, some of us thrive and some of us struggle. Perhaps you think there\u2019s nothing better than being curled up on the couch with your laptop and having the biscuit jar at arm\u2019s reach. Or maybe you\u2019re the other extreme; you find the lack of face-to-face connection crippling and can\u2019t seem to motivate yourself in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n

However you feel about remote working, the recent coronavirus pandemic has seen a huge spike in it, and for good reason, too. If you can work from home right now, you should be. If it\u2019s all very new and daunting to you (or even if it\u2019s not), keep reading. We\u2019ve collated a few tips to help you get the best out of working from home.<\/p>\n

Get dressed<\/h4>\n

Just because you won\u2019t be leaving the house doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t look presentable. And it\u2019s not just about the way you look, it\u2019s about the way it makes you feel. No-one feels productive in tatty, mismatched pyjamas, so get up, get dressed and start the day as you mean to go on. It\u2019s all about psychology: if you feel professional, you\u2019ll act professionally.<\/p>\n

Create a dedicated workspace<\/h4>\n

Perhaps one of the most important tips. Make sure you dedicate somewhere in the house to do your work \u2013 and use it consistently. Somewhere bright, quiet, clutter-free and practical \u2013 not somewhere associated with leisure time such as your bedroom or in front of the TV. It\u2019s vital that you have a specific workspace that allows you to enter \u2018work mode\u2019. It will help you get in the right frame of mind.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t sacrifice your morning routine<\/h4>\n

It may be tempting to get started at 7:30 a.m. – there\u2019s no rush hour commute to contend with after all – however, it\u2019s important that you still take some time for yourself in the morning and set boundaries between your life and your work. Have that long, hot shower, enjoy a healthy breakfast, do some yoga. Just because your commute now consists of walking down the stairs or across the room, doesn\u2019t mean your usual morning routine should suffer.<\/p>\n

To-do lists<\/h4>\n

Make sure you write to-do lists every morning to keep your day as structured and productive as possible \u2013 just like you would in an office environment. This will help to keep you focused on the day ahead. Having a list of important tasks in black and white will help minimise the chance of going \u2018off-piste\u2019.<\/p>\n

Stay connected<\/h4>\n

Keeping in touch with colleagues is crucial, and not just for the obvious reasons. Yes, you\u2019ll need to talk work, a lot, but it\u2019s also nice to touch base for each other\u2019s sanity. Being alone at home can feel really isolating, so having that chat like you normally would at the coffee machine can really help to lift everyone\u2019s spirits.<\/p>\n

Take regular breaks and get some exercise<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t forget to move. People have a tendency to feel like they\u2019re \u2018skiving\u2019 if they unshackle themselves from their desk at home. But they shouldn\u2019t. Breaks are essential. You\u2019ll be more productive if you take short, regular breaks away from the screen. You wouldn\u2019t sit at your desk in the office for your whole shift, so it shouldn\u2019t be any different at home. Admittedly, the current situation makes it difficult to get out and about, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get some steps in. If you\u2019re lucky enough to have a garden, take advantage of it. Or, if you fancy a ten-minute exercise session there are hundreds of quick workout videos online that you can get stuck into.<\/p>\n

Set ground rules with people at home<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re not the only person at home, it\u2019s important that you set some ground rules to minimise distraction. We\u2019ve all seen that footage of the BBC reporter taking a live video call at home. It can be funny and charming, and there\u2019s no real harm done, but if you\u2019d like to get on with your work in peace, make sure everyone knows the boundaries: where your dedicated workspace is and when you\u2019ll be in \u201cdo not disturb mode\u201d. This will also make the times you are together more special. Maybe you can all have lunch together where talk of work is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n

Work set office hours<\/h4>\n

You may be tempted to start earlier and finish later – you could stay online that extra couple of hours and get ahead on tomorrow\u2019s paperwork or catch up on all those flagged emails. Be careful not to fall into this bad habit and become overworked. It\u2019s important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. A bit of overtime isn\u2019t a bad thing, we all do it, just be mindful of getting the balance right. Try and stick to the hours you\u2019d work at the office, and once the day is done, log out and turn all work devices off or mute notifications so you can enjoy your leisure time without interruption.<\/p>\n

On the topic, there\u2019s one last thing we\u2019d like to touch upon.<\/h5>\n

Can I work from home in a rented property?<\/h4>\n

A good question. Everyone who can, will be working from home right now. So, what does this mean for you as a tenant? In short, if you normally work in an office and have had to bring your work home with you, you won\u2019t need to inform your landlord. However, if you\u2019re having to run a business from your home, then you will need to have a chat with your landlord and get their written permission.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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