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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nMany of us are now working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some top tips to help you stay productive during this testing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go to bed at your usual time and\nset your alarm as you normally would. It is best to get up as usual and get\nwashed and most importantly dressed! Although it might seem appealing to stay\nin your pyjamas all day getting dressed will psychologically get you ready to\ndo some work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you typically work from 9 to 5\nit is best to stick with this routine. Even though you are working from home\nyour employer will still expect you to be working and available during your\nusual set hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you have finished for the day make sure you switch off your computer and tidy up your desk. It is important to make a clear distinction between work and home life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ideally you need a designated\nwork space. It is certainly not ideal to sit in bed or on your settee trying to\nget some work done. Sitting at a desk or table will make you feel like you are\nat work and is also much better for your posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have the room try to set up an area where you can work. I am currently working on one side of my dining room table with my daughter using the other side for her school work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you have finished work for the day don’t forget to tidy up your work space or desk area. You don\u2019t want to feel like you are living in your office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You wouldn\u2019t typically sit still\nall day long if you were in the office not moving from your desk. It is also\nimportant for your eyes to have a break from staring at your computer screen.\nSo get up, move around and have a good stretch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although some people have been\nadvised to completely self-isolate the majority of us are being encouraged to take\nsome form of exercise once a day whether this be walking, running or cycling.\nWhy not do this during your lunch hour? I am currently walking my two dogs at\nlunchtime. They still need their exercise and it gives me a break midway\nthrough the day. (Please ensure you carefully follow the Governments current\nadvice with regard to self-isolation and exercise).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working from home can be lonely especially if you are not used to it. It is easy to slip into the habit of just sending emails rather than picking up the telephone and speaking to colleagues. Video conferencing, Skype and Facetime are all ways of keeping in touch as well as using your telephone. Apart from the social aspect it is often easier and more productive to speak to someone rather than sending a string of emails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working from home isn\u2019t easy especially\nif you are used to going out to work and being surrounded by your colleagues. A\nlot of us have children at home and have been thrown into the roll of supply\nteacher which is certainly not an easy task!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just remember to go easy on yourself as we all try to adjust to new ways of living and working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n