35 Tips For Working At Home

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Tips:

Separate space
Stick to your same schedule you would if you went into the office
Set specific end time and stick to it
Embrace the freedom AND stay focused on work
Camera ready if that's the thing at your company
Take your breaks
Leave your house when you're able
Make sure you have what you need to be successful
Maintain high performance
Communicate, communicate, communicate
Be active in meetings
Dress for your day
Don't get distracted
Would I do this at the office?
Socialize and interact with your colleagues
Prioritize your work
Plan your day with a calendar - paper or digital
Schedule your tasks / to do list
Good internet speeds
Comfortable chair
Stretch on the regular
Pick some healthy snack / meal options
Assume people are coming from a good place
If your computer mic sucks, invest in a good headset
Set expectations
Know when / how you work the best and optimize for that
Ask for help when needed
Music, podcasts, audiobooks
White noise apps
Let your team how they can get in touch with you if you're away and an emergency pops up
Address conflicts or problems quickly - take it off email / IM as soon as possible
Have 1:1 meetings with your manager and/or your direct reports
Create a place to share work outside of email
Ask for feedback
Make your goals / desires known