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3/17/2020

Top 10 Work from Home Tips during COVID - 19

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"Dear loyal associate, due to the increased advisory for social distancing during this global pandemic, we are asking that all possible staff work from home."

I work in the IT department for a psychiatric facility. We were first to get booted!

WeeK 1- We are keeping our anxiety low, washing our hands and graciously keeping paychecks coming...let's do this!!
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Tips to manage your days working from home: 

1. Wake up extra early and exercise outside.
  • Fresh air is the only remedy for cabin fever. 
  • Before the email grind & Webex calls - get your blood flowing! (With or without your babies.) 
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2. Buy fresh flowers for your work space.
  • Allow lots of natural light into your space and keep bright flowers around.
  • Fake flowers can't bring the peace and sweet life reminders of real flowers.
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3. Throw the dinner recipe into the crockpot at breakfast and walk away.
  • Remember that you are not typically at home to stand over the stove for hours.
  • Set a low maintenance meal to get the benefits of home cooking and ease of dining out.
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4. Order a fancy coffee maker on Amazon for fun espresso drinks during the day.
  • I'll miss my barista friend every morning!
  • Best Chai Latte on the planet. Can I recreate this at home??
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5. Parents of young kids - 3 easy tips for sanity:
  • Freeze water bottles the night before and set them out with name tags to avoid death by “I’m thirsty.”
  • Pack & set out a box labeled "Fun Break" with the following (Michael’s order):
    • Sticker books
    • Paint and brushes
    • Blank canvas sets
    • Kinetic sand
    • Easter crafts
    • Sensory Kits
    • Bubble guns
  • Stock up the lower pantry shelves w/ pre-portioned snack bags for easy access
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6. Open all virtual meetings with an inspirational quote and lead w/empathy and human connection.
  • "In the light of all that is happening, I would like to open this meeting with a personal favorite quote..."
  • "I'd like to share some motivation for our new normal at this time.."
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7. Send practical Amazon egifts to your staff or boss.
  • Order useful, but thoughtful items to be delivered to your coworkers.
  • Care packages during this bizarre time can reduce the lonely or isolated feelings.
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8. Dress up - you’ll feel better!
  • Pretend that you are going into work.
  • Groom yourself, dress well and greet the day in style.
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9. Make lunch time memories.
  • Spend an hour at your local park. 
  • Have a picnic with friends, a lover or kids. 
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10. Over communicate with your coworkers.
  • Stay connected by any means necessary.
  • Download apps for video chat, messaging, stress relief and project management.
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Some of us prayed for slower days- don't waste them following the chaos or stressing over things out of your control. Take it easy!

​Cheers.

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