# What are some good tips for working from home?

Like a lot of tech company employees, I'm working entirely remote for the foreseeable future. 

How do I make the best of it? 

How do I not GO CRAZY?

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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Product Manager, Search
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## Comments
### Comment 1

Shower, shave, brush your teeth, dress and even put on a bitof cologne/perfume so that YOU feel fresher and more at-work... AND so that THOSE AROUND YOU at home feel special and there's a greater since of normality for all of you.    

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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Human Resources Consultant
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### Comment 2

I shared the following with my followers on IG last week:

CREATE A SCHEDULE; if this isn’t something you were doing pre-Corona, now is a GREAT time to get it started. When making a schedule, realize that it should be as fluid as possible. You want to set expectations for everyone – the babies included – but remember that LIFE does happen, so it’s ok if you eat lunch at 12:30 instead of 12pm on the dot!


ALTERNATE TASKS: if you’ve got a partner at home, consider alternating who does what each day. Doing this, allows each of you the opportunity to get work done as well as take some time for yourselves and break up the monotony of doing the same thing over and over.

If you’re single, decide – early on – what HAS to be done and what can wait. As Busy #BossQueens, we tend to try to get EVERYTHING done, TODAY! Learn what NEEDS to be done today and what can HONESTLY wait until tomorrow, and then DO THAT!


TAKE BREAKS: although you’re working at home, you should still factor in taking breaks. A mid-morning or afternoon break to get up, walk around, stretch is cool. And PLEASE, for all that is holy, take that Lunch break!

If while at work, you took an hour for lunch, do the same while at home. Yes, you want to ensure you get the work done, but you do NOT want to overdo it or overwhelm yourself/add to the stress.


BE PATIENT: this is a stressful time and so you may notice that you’re on edge more than usual. Be mindful that as much as you – and your partner – are stressed, those babies are as well. Learn how to Relax, Relate, & Release.

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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Virtual Executive Assistant Helping Busy #BossQueens Reclaime Their Time!



### Comment 3

I've been working from home at least part of the time for the last 10 years or more. And I work from different locations in different time zones. One thing I recommend is to try to keep your routine. If you work 8 to 5 in your office, work those same hours from home. (Even if it means working 7 to 4 in another time zone.) That way it's more seamless to your co-workers. 

Dress comfortably, but don't be a slob. It's easier to feel like you are working if you dress for it.

Make sure you have a good way to keep in touch with co-workers. At my company, we have used Skype for Business for this, but are transitioning to Zoom. Both are great tools for meetings or just asking a quick question.

Be available!

As the others have said, don't forget to take breaks. It's easy to get so focused on what you are doing that you don't give yourself time to stretch or eat or take a walk. Those things are important for your health and sanity!

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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Business Systems Analyst, Lead



### Comment 4

Taking breaks for sure.  Use your normal morning routine as well. That will get you into your work mindset. Get outside if you can and get some fresh air. 

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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Sales Engineer at EPAY Systems



### Comment 5

Make sure to take breaks! 

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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: AE





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