35 Tips For Working At Home

Summary: <p><strong>Tips:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Separate space</li> <li>Stick to your same schedule you would if you went into the office</li> <li>Set specific end time and stick to it</li> <li>Embrace the freedom AND stay focused on work</li> <li>Camera ready if that's the thing at your company</li> <li>Take your breaks</li> <li>Leave your house when you're able</li> <li>Make sure you have what you need to be successful</li> <li>Maintain high performance</li> <li>Communicate, communicate, communicate</li> <li>Be active in meetings</li> <li>Dress for your day</li> <li>Don't get distracted</li> <li>Would I do this at the office?</li> <li>Socialize and interact with your colleagues</li> <li>Prioritize your work</li> <li>Plan your day with a calendar - paper or digital</li> <li>Schedule your tasks / to do list</li> <li>Good internet speeds</li> <li>Comfortable chair</li> <li>Stretch on the regular</li> <li>Pick some healthy snack / meal options</li> <li>Assume people are coming from a good place</li> <li>If your computer mic sucks, invest in a good headset</li> <li>Set expectations</li> <li>Know when / how you work the best and optimize for that</li> <li>Ask for help when needed</li> <li>Music, podcasts, audiobooks</li> <li>White noise apps</li> <li>Let your team how they can get in touch with you if you're away and an emergency pops up</li> <li>Address conflicts or problems quickly - take it off email / IM as soon as possible</li> <li>Have 1:1 meetings with your manager and/or your direct reports</li> <li>Create a place to share work outside of  email</li> <li>Ask for feedback</li> <li>Make your goals / desires known</li> </ol> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To support the show:</strong></p> <p><strong>Online Store (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15):</strong></p> <p><a href="http://careertalkswag.com/">careertalkswag.com</a></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>To work together:</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For the Google Survey:</p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect:</strong></p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p>@stephdennis13</p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!!</strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!!</strong><br> </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/careertalk/support</a>