Working From Home Will Never Be the Same
The phrase working from home strikes a new chord these days. As the days of making laps around the office and bumping into a co-worker on the way to the bathroom are behind us, many people have had to navigate a new normal. As a business that began during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, working from home has always been our normal, so we are sharing some of our WFH tips and tricks to inspire those who struggle with working from home and long for the return to the office. From favorite products to quick and easy recipes, to productivity hacks, we are here to share it all!
Products
Productivity Tips
Time batch & batch similar tasks: Time batching is the method of allotting specific amounts of time to complete either a single, or similar tasks. As multitasking has been suggested to lower productivity and mental clarity, time batching allows you to put all focus on completing one task, as you are likely to complete it more efficiently and thoroughly. By batching together similar tasks, for example answering emails and engaging on social media, you will stay more productive as these tasks require similar needs so your strategy and frame of mind stay aligned with your tasks. Some examples of time batching may include:
allotting 3x 30 minute periods throughout the work day to ONLY answer emails
scheduling all meetings and phone calls for a specific day
allotting 2 hours of each work day to complete community engagement
Your calendar is your best friend: Using google calendar to schedule all of your tasks for the day and allotting a specific amount of time to each task has been super helpful. We recommend these 4 tips when scheduling in Google calendar.
Enable the Google calendar feature that will notify you when the allotted time for a task has ended and that it is time to switch tasks.
Schedule in micro tasks, such as time needed for driving or time to shower
When scheduling your day included 5-10 minute slots of “free time” for you to take a quick break, grab some water or handle an unexpected task that wasn’t planned for.
At the end of every work day, take a quick peek at the next day's schedule to know what you will have to be prepared for.
Include non-negotiables: Include non-negotiable tasks in your daily schedule, as these are high-priority tasks that have to be completed within the day. By listing out these high priority items you are able to allot appropriate time and energy into completing them and focus your energy on what is most important. You can also include non-negotiable tasks that fall outside of work priorities, such as working out. By recognizing the importance of working out, you can make the commitment to it and can schedule your time accordingly so that the task becomes attainable.
Easy Lunches
Rotisserie Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is a great source of protein that will keep you full, save you time and can be paired with almost anything. We’ve also experimented with making it into a quick chicken salad that can be paired with crackers, made into a sandwich or as a topping on rice cakes. You’ll need:
1 cup of shredded rotisserie chicken
½ of an avocado
1 tablespoon of mayo or plain greek yogurt
Dash of garlic powder, salt & pepper
Mix it all together and enjoy!
As COVID-19 has changed the pace of daily life, working from home has become a new normal. We hope our tips & tricks can help you to continue to navigate the experience and all that it has to offer.