Coronavirus: Best Practices for Working From Home According to a Social Media En

1. Stick to a schedule

One of the most wonderful things about working from home is that you get to enjoy the comfort of your home all day.

2. Give yourself space

Don't let your dining room table become the source for stacked papers, folders - or God forbid, a printer.

A dedicated workspace (ideally one you where you can close the door) is a solid way to keep work and life separate – and ensure you're not constantly reminded of your deadlines while sitting down for dinner. 

3. Look the part 

When you work from home, appearing professional can be just as important as when you work in a traditional office. (Also, it's 2020, and there's simply no excuse for a poorly lit video conference with bad audio.)

It's also one of the most dangerous things about working from home. 

Consider beginning and ending work at the same time each day – the way you would if you were at the office. This will help you separate professional time and personal time – and make it easier to detach both emotionally and physically at the end of the day. You can even log your day and daily tasks if that helps you.

4. Build boundaries

When it comes to working from home, I often encourage people to "build" and not "set" boundaries – because it's truly a process. 

It took me years to figure out that even though I work from home, I don't have to answer an email at 9:00 p.m. when I'm sitting on the couch with my husband watching This Is Us. (Trust me, I'm way too fragile to respond to anything after that show anyway.)

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