Tips for Working at Home

How to Thrive Working From Home:

1. “Go to work” – have routine, Get Dressed, etc.
2. Designate a desk/workspace
3. Work in comfort (proper chair/environment)
   ·      Set up for success (studies show that two screens increased productivity by 42%)
4. Find your focus – soft music or noise cancellation
5. Maintain regular hours – set a schedule and stick to it
   • Have a morning and evening routine to keep your home and work mindset separate
   • Get ready as you normally would in the morning
   • Close down your workstation at the end of the day
   • Schedule your breaks and eat regularly
6. Keep in touch with employees
7. Bring the office home – use the same office supplies as you would at work (pens/sticky notes/notebooks/etc)
8. At the end of the day – go on a walk. Research shows that spending time with nature lowers stress, helps you relax, clears your mind and limits cabin fever.

Other tips on working from home from:

•  NPR
•  CBS News
•  The Muse
•  PCMag
•  Forbes

How to Work with Kids: 

1. Be patient
2. Set your priorities – Block off time
3. Don’t try to be the teacher, but make a plan for education and entertainment
4. It’s okay to reset – we all need quiet time (Capitalize on Naptime)
5. Ask for help
6. Keep your attitude in check – Stay positive
7. Stay connected with other parents

Other resources on working from home with kids from:

•  CNCB
•  CNN
•  NYTimes
•  Parents
•  Business Insider