If you're lucky enough to continue working remotely during the outbreak, you'll want to make sure you have everything you need to work effectively. CNET's Justin Jaffe compiled this helpful list of work-from-home essentials, including standing desk and monitor recommendations. Also consider some of these best practices, based on my experience working remotely so far:
- Get dressed and ready for work each day. Doing so will get you into a productive mindset help you look presentable on video conferences and maintain some kind of routine.
- Avoid housework. This is a tough one, but working from home doesn't mean doing the laundry, washing the dishes and cleaning up throughout the day. To avoid any housework, make sure to clean up before you start the day or before bed.
- Coordinate meeting schedules.If you're quarantined with someone else working remotely, you'll want to coordinate meetings so that you're not disrupting each other. Simply share calendars or connect briefly before the day begins. If you each have an office or designated area, this wouldn't apply to you.
- Take breaks and stop working. The hardest thing about working from home is setting boundaries. Be sure to schedule breaks when you can stretch, do an at-home workout, or eat. Also make sure you're "clocking out" at some point and putting your laptop away for the day. This will help you stay sane while working from home.