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I guess some of you are new to this so having been someone who has worked form home for a while I thought I'd share some tips and am happy if other posters want to add there own pearls of wisdom
1, Try to have a routine - a start time, a break time, a lunch time and end to day. That helps stop the day become a blur 2, In the office you talk to people so occasionally stop to look in on here (there are other forums available .... apparently), talk to the wife, stroke the dog (or vice versa), It the day go smoother 3, no matter how well intentioned you start the day some days you just won't 'get into it' just accept that and do what you can 4, Be strict in getting done the really important things first, I know some may laugh but a do list helps 5, use the time you would have been commuting to do something useful, if not work they try e learning a language 20 mins a day
- Arrange to have a virtual coffee break with colleagues at the same time each day via video (whatsapp, or MS Zoom, facetime, Skype, etc). Can be to discuss work or just check in on each other and make sure everyone's still well/sane.
- Try not to get sucked into spam posting on TWTD.
So on that note, I need to go and get some more stuff done....laters all.
Get out of the house for an hour over lunch - go for a walk, go to the gym, pop to the shop.
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When I started working from home many years ago I found that I got very little achieved because there were so many distractions....breakfast, gym, tv etc
Once I got the hang of it I used to work five hours solid a day with the odd coffee break and so could get finished around lunchtime. I achieved as much if not more than I had when I was in the office for 8 hours because I was focused and didn't get so many interruptions or last minute calls to go to pointless meetings.
Social interaction was also very important but clearly that is slightly more problematic currently.
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Tips for working from home on 12:15 - Mar 18 with 3810 views
Ive got 3 boiler services, a new thermostat and a non flushing WC still to get to today. Ive got a screwdriver with a really long handle but can't quite reach from home. All tips welcome.
I'd add that (ideally) having a room to work in, separate from the normal rooms you spend time in, so you can distance/distinguish between work and home. When you finish work, shut down your laptop and close the door until the next day. PopMaster is 10:30am Ensure any videoconferencing programs' settings are fixed to start-up with the camera *OFF*.
Great thread. I'm a seasoned wfh'er although not to this extent, normally a couple of times per week. Tips from me:
1) Set up & infrastructure: Make sure you have a place to work. Not sitting in bed, but whether it be at a desk, the kitchen table, a regular spot helps me. It's my work space outside of work.
2) Discipline. Just because you're closer to your fridge and biscuit cupboard doesn't mean you need to visit them more
3) Fresh air & exercise. You might find yourself doing less steps than normal - make sure you get out when you can. Walk the dog, stroll at lunch, go for a run or cycle. Keep active and get some fresh air into your lungs.
Tips for working from home on 12:26 - Mar 18 by SWGF
I'd add that (ideally) having a room to work in, separate from the normal rooms you spend time in, so you can distance/distinguish between work and home. When you finish work, shut down your laptop and close the door until the next day. PopMaster is 10:30am Ensure any videoconferencing programs' settings are fixed to start-up with the camera *OFF*.
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Sorry, read that first one as 'a room to w*nk in'....
Ade Akinbiyi couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo...
5. Replace the commute with a walk before and after work, thus still a commute. I found it difficult separating person to work time until I used this tactic.
Tips for working from home on 13:47 - Mar 18 by Pendejo
5. Replace the commute with a walk before and after work, thus still a commute. I found it difficult separating person to work time until I used this tactic.
Nice idea. Commutes are annoying but they do give a clear divide between work and home. I find the optimum something like 30 minutes, listen to some tunes, catch up on the news etc. Then when you walk through your door you've hopefully left work in the office. Those lines can easily become blurred WFH. I'm going to try this as soon as I shut my laptop down. Cheers
Used to work from home all the time, now I hate it - I have got too used to the big screen I have at my desk in the office.... to then work from a laptop screen is frustrating.
When I worked at home before, it was ok.... popping to the shop for a mid-afternoon bar of chocolate was common, and listening to Pop Master is a must...
1) Try and set up an 'office' environment if you are used to one - i.e. a desk, plant, coaster
2) Have your normal pre-work routine - shower/bath/run etc.
3) Don't have distractions on in the background.
4) Keep the curtains and blinds open!
5) Stand outside your house, or go for a brief walk if possible, even if it's for just a few minutes. You'll find you enjoy the evenings more if you do - a change of scenery refreshes you.
6) It's ok to not like it, to feel a bit lonely, or out of sorts. You'll get a new normal.
7) Enjoy the fact you can have 99p oven pizza for lunch EVERY DAY if you want to
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Tips for working from home on 15:36 - Mar 18 with 3321 views
If you're going to be sitting at a computer all day, make sure you have a good office chair or you'll mess up your back. If necessary, go and borrow your chair from work if that's possible.
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Tips for working from home on 16:40 - Mar 18 with 3241 views
Tips for working from home on 16:40 - Mar 18 by leitrimblue
I work from home a lot. In my experience yer gonna need a quantity of large silver rizla, chocolate milk and boxes of Tunnocks Teacakes
When I saw the title, I was gonna come on here with advice for Leitrimblue on what time it's acceptable to skin the first one (clue: Way before any yardarm nonsense).
Sadly, I see you're way ahead of me.
Has anyone ever looked at their own postings for last day or so? Oh my... so sorry. Was Ullaa
Tips for working from home on 16:52 - Mar 18 by giant_stow
When I saw the title, I was gonna come on here with advice for Leitrimblue on what time it's acceptable to skin the first one (clue: Way before any yardarm nonsense).
Sadly, I see you're way ahead of me.
Im definitely not waiting for 4:20 u'll,s
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Tips for working from home on 17:55 - Mar 18 with 3151 views
Tips for working from home on 12:12 - Mar 18 by artsbossbeard
Get out of the house for an hour over lunch - go for a walk, go to the gym, pop to the shop.
This is a serious point IMO.
I get out into the garden a few times a day, feed the fish, see the garden grow etc.
I'm going to have to give serious thought to taking up jogging (prob at lunch time) too. My weekly football and badminton are out for the foreseeable future, as is my 2 mile walk to work, so I need to do something! Have always hated jogging (boring, and shags my knees) but I've limited choices.
I was born underwater, I dried out in the sun.
I started humping volcanoes baby, when I was too young.
Tips for working from home on 17:55 - Mar 18 by Dubtractor
This is a serious point IMO.
I get out into the garden a few times a day, feed the fish, see the garden grow etc.
I'm going to have to give serious thought to taking up jogging (prob at lunch time) too. My weekly football and badminton are out for the foreseeable future, as is my 2 mile walk to work, so I need to do something! Have always hated jogging (boring, and shags my knees) but I've limited choices.
Jogging is much less painful if you can find a podcast or audiobook you actually look forward to, and reserve it for jogging.
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