Work from home in a time of Coronavirus becomes mandatory especially for the employees who can perform their job with a computer, a phone, and an internet connection. Working in remote comes with a lot of problems but also a lot of opportunities. Let’s see 5 suggestions to perform your job from home in a happy and productive way.

1 – Wake Up always at least 1 hour earlier than your starting time.

Why should I wake up one hour or more before my starting time?

The answer is very simple: you need that time, you deserve it! When you go to work, you spend more or less the same amount of time traveling from home to the office. Usually, you spend it driving or sitting in public transportation. At work from home, you can dedicate that time to yourself, to take care of you, and wake up properly without stress.

2 – Stay Professional, it’s true that no one will see you but please keep professionalism.

Ok, you are right! No one will see you sitting at the desk in your pajama. The point is not to be cool or challenge your neighbors with your best outfit, here the point is “am I a professional?”

Dressing appropriately to perform your job is a basic rule valid also when you work form home.

3 – Prepare your food. Eat small healthy meals.

Do you like food from the canteen at your workplace? Maybe you eat with your colleagues outside? Or you prefer to skip your lunch? In any case, is it always a healthy choice?

Working from home is an opportunity to improve your cooking skills. So, prepare your salads, experiment with new ingredients and new tastes, explore new recipes, and take care of your diet.

Challenge yourself to prepare your healthy meal, you will enjoy it!

4 – Keep the workplace clean, bright and quiet.

To find a corner where to set up your workplace is a strategic choice to make.

To make it easier I suggest you to follow this 3 criteria.

The location of your workplace has to be:

Clean – Of course, it depends on you! Having a workplace clean is another important sign of professionalism. It helps not only in terms of productivity but also in comfort and wellbeing.

– Of course, it depends on you! Having a workplace clean is another important sign of professionalism. It helps not only in terms of productivity but also in comfort and wellbeing. Bright – The natural light will help a lot to keep you motivated and focus. It will prevent also eventual eye problems and in the case of an online call/meeting, you will shine!

– The natural light will help a lot to keep you motivated and focus. It will prevent also eventual eye problems and in the case of an online call/meeting, you will shine! Quiet – Work at home has to be first of all quiet. Calm and silence will make your day smooth and successful.

5 – Structure your work from home day.

Take ownership of your tasks. Structure your day with a clear to-do list. Work from home is the best way to show to your employer that you can keep the same productivity and professionalism also alone. You can be self-sufficient from home and able to organize your day in balance with the business need.

CONCLUSIONS…

Work from home is a big opportunity to add to your normal work life a bit more flexibility. It does mean that office life is something negative, but maybe work from home and work at the office should be integrated according to the employee’s needs.

What is your experience of work from home? (comment below)

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