Create an ergonomically fresh environment
- Don't work from the kitchen
- Don't work from the bed
- Invest in an ergonomic chair
- Ideal height desk
- Clear your desk and open your windows for fresh air
Create a "smart" setup
- Open windows for ample sunlight
- Use smart bulbs if your room is dark
- Invest in a nice mouse, keyboard, and headphones
- Use extra monitors
Exercise
- In the morning before starting work
- Do 10 minutes yoga
- Or 10 minutes run
- In the evening after work
- Do 10 minutes of meditation
Routines
- Create a TODO list for the next day every night
- Put top 3 things you MUST complete
- Take regular short breaks
- Prefer video calls over messages with your team
Other tips
- Wear something that will make you feel fresh
- Don't work in sweatpants and sweatshirts
- Put mobile and social media aside
- Use Pomodoro technique
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Top comments (4)
Greetings! I've worked from home for about 10 months now straight now, and worked from home two days a week / as needed before that. Some other tips I'd add:
Good luck, and happy Work From Home (WFH)!
"Don't make more than one pot of coffee."
This is so true. Or else your night and the next day is completely ruined.
Great list, I can confirm the fresh clothing to be a positive factor. The video call is debatable, because it depends on the team. If there are many talkative people in the team, it becomes one of these classic annoying meetings. BTW working in standing position is also a nice experience.
Tx