Earth's population is stuck-at-home due to Coronavirus. Only a lucky few are able to work-from-home. Rest are either being laid off or are put on unpaid leave for months. Working from home is the only option left to safely work. Hundreds of people are left working from home for the first time, most of which are unsure how to do that.Numerous people associate remote work with leisure sleepy days including lounging around in pajamas. Although working from home offers flexibility, it's still is an actual job that requires complete attention. Additionally, transitioning from an office work culture can be hard. Especially on your productivity and social life. However, take off your training wheels and read our advice on how to work-from-home effectively.

1. Work From Home Tips
How to work from home during the pandemic?

2. Set A Daily Routine:
1. Figure out a schedule and create a to-do list that works for you.
1. Set your work hours,update your calendar, and don't forget to take breaks.
1. Remember to log off and not overwork. Include time to read a book, play
with your kids or pet before you go to bed.

3. Create a Workspace:
1. Dedicate a specific room or place in your home to work, rather than
settling on the couch. The idea is to trick your brain into going into work
mode.
2. Invest in creating a comfortable office. Get a standing desk, a laptop
stand, wireless mouse and keyboard and a good pair of noise
cancelling headphones
3. The right stack of online tools that fit your work style makes a big
difference.

4. Switch to Work Apparel:
1. Wearing work apparel similar to the way you would if you were
commuting to your office will trick your brain into thinking you're actually
at office.
2. Apart from the psychological effect, this would also keep you prepared
for any impromptu video meetings during the day

5. Brush Up Communication Skills:
1. Set clear communication expectations, master the art of async
communication.
2. Be respectful and create a separation.Over the top communication is
also not acceptable.
3. Make sure you convey what you mean clearly and concisely, either via
instant messaging, video calls, or email.

6. No Netflix Rule:
1. It's so enticing to binge-watch Netflix the entire day, or surf social media
lying on a couch on a breezy Sunday, but not on a weekday.
2. Taking fun breaks is essential, but watching entertainment shows can
quickly turn your day into a unproductive mess.
3. Don't get distracted from household chores like laundry, meal preps,
etc. Planning a daily schedule won't let your miss out on work as well as
on family time.

7. Exercise regularly & eat healthy:
1. Have healthy meal preps done a day before to reduce the chances of
unhealthily snacking, ordering restaurant food, or overeating.
2. Add a slot for exercise, be it yoga, Zumba, weightlifting, or just cardio.
Meditating only before bed is also preferred by a lot of remote work to
set your mind for the next day.

8. Get some Sunlight:
1. Working for prolonged hours can decrease your productivity and hurt
your posture as well.
2. Go out to get some sunlight, walk with your dog, plan camping trips, and
interact with people.
3. Plan scheduled short breaks to boost productivity and creativity levels,
such as reading books or listening to podcasts

9. Conclusion:
Working from home is the only option left to safely work during this pandemic.
Start applying these tips and tricks into your work from home setup to streamline
your schedule and increase your productivity.
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