COVID-19: How to stay productive when working from home?
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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