02/08/2022
5 top tips for working from home! I have been remote working for over a year now and it's took me some time to get into a good/productive routine, so I thought I'd share some tips!
1. Communicate with your colleagues
Communication is key! You'd be surprised at how long you can go without speaking to anyone and before you know it a deadline is due and you're uncertain on what it is you need to do! Pop up to your manager, don't be afraid to admit you need help or clarity on something!
2. Plan your working day
This goes without saying, but when you only have yourself to rely on for getting things done it can get disorganised pretty quickly! I like to have a main to-do list, a day-to-day one and schedule a timetable to keep myself on track!
3. Interact with others
It's so important to make sure you're getting social interaction in, I've gone a week without leaving my house and talking to anyone without even realising! Grab a coffee, small talk with workers in your local shop or facetime friends/family/colleagues!
4. Take breaks - and get outside!
Did you know that sitting down for 8 hours everyday can lower metabolism and is really bad for you? By standing every hour even if it's to grab a drink or put a wash on, can stop this from happening and keep you active during the week! Get outside too, even if it's for 5 mins!
5. Have a routine and change it up
Get yourself into a routine, don't wake up 5 minutes before you're due to start and do not work from bed! Set yourself a good routine for a few weeks and then change it up, you might work from your desk for 2 weeks and then from your dining room table. Change is good, it keeps us fresh and our day interesting!