April 2020 Newsletter

TIPS FOR TELEWORKING TIPS TO MAKE TELEWORKING SUCCESSFUL

Designate a separate work space. While the couch or even bed may be tempting, a designated work space increases focus and productivity. Although it is working from home, it is still working, so avoid the temptation to loaf, and set up a cohesive work space.

Start your day early, and treat working from home like working from the office. The advice here is to get up and get at it.

Maintain boundaries with those you share space with. Family members or others in the home need to understand that working from home will require you to focus during working hours.

Stay connected to co-workers, but not on social media. Although we will likely miss the social aspects of the workplace, especially when feeling cooped up, make the effort to connect with co-workers and check in with supervisors professionally, but avoid the temptation associated with social media. What starts as a few clicks can easily turn into an internet rabbit hole.

Structure and schedule your work activities into blocks of time, and build in breaks. We work best when we are able to focus deeply, and then come up for air to refresh our minds, bodies, and perspectives. Blocks of time can also provide the structure for mini-goals and check in points on your productivity throughout the day.

Pick an ending time for your day, and maintain your work- life balance.

Keep an eye out for further opportunities for online training and engagement in the days to come.

Use a to-do list, set goals, and plan what each day will hold. Examining what needs to be accomplished each day will help you focus on the tasks at hand, and will help keep you on track.