Top 7 working from home tips:

1. Dress for Work

It can be so tempting to stay in your PJs all day when you don’t have to leave the house. But getting up in the morning and starting your work day the way you would if you were commuting to an office is a boost to your productivity.

2. Setup your workspace

Desk and chair ergonomics are equally important at home as they are in the office. Try to find a dedicated workspace which allows you to focus on the jobs at hand. See videos below.

3. Clock on and off work

A consistent schedule is important for productivity and mental health. One of the most critical aspects is clocking off when the work day is over.

4. Embrace video calls

If you work with a remote team, chances are that you’ll be doing video calls at least occasionally. Google Hangouts, is one of the best video call out their so embrace it! My biggest tip is to make sure you have a pair of headphones you like! I use the ones that came with my iPhone, but different people on my team have a variety of preferences.

5. Take regular breaks

When you don’t have coworkers interrupting you, it can be easy to stay at your desk way longer than is healthy. Make sure you schedule in some regular breaks where you get up from your desk and move around. That might mean grabbing more coffee, taking a short walk, or stretching.

6. Plan your week

Looking at your to-do list at the beginning of the week and planning out what you’ll get done when is a great way to stay on top of your work. Figuring out when your meetings are, when you’ll have uninterrupted blocks of time for getting work done, and when you have personal and social obligations can make your week way less stressful.

7. Purposely engage with your Colleagues

If you work with a team, try to make sure that you’re purposely engaging with that team every day. Schedule daily “stand-up” meetings (done in Google Hangouts), but I also keep in touch with my team, through email, and in other meetings at various times during the day.