Due to the COVID19 outbreak, thousands of Massachusetts residents have been asked to work from home. This causes many challenges, not the least of these, being that many homes are not fully equipped to become office spaces. For electrical support transforming a part of your home or apartment into an office space, call Cardoso Electrical Services. We can help with cabling, ethernet, and outlet installation. If you are interested in getting support in turning your current living room or den into a home office with new electrical appliances, please contact Cardoso Electrical Services. In the meantime, here are some tips on how to transition your work from the office to your bedroom or other living space.

Step One: Set Up Your Work Station

For starters, consider where you can set up your work area. Many people feel tempted to work in their bed or on their couch during a work from home day. Although this may work for a single day or two, this may not be advantageous for long term work from home days. It is important to make the distinction between work life and home life even within your home or apartment. Setting up a chair, desk, and computer in a corner of your property can help your mind compartmentalize. Veteran freelancers recommend that you create a work area away from your bedroom so that you can remain as productive as possible.

Step Two: Mentally Prepare To Work

Another common issue some workers deal with when working from home the first time is sleeping in or staying in their sleepwear during the workday. It can be tempting for professionals with long commutes to finally enjoy a 0-minute commute by pressing the snooze button a few extra times, but there are dangers here. First, this will make the adjustment back to standard office work much harder. On top of that, working while tired is not as productive. It is important for workers to differentiate the working part of the day with the relaxing part of the day. Even simple habits like getting dressed in work attire can help your brain make the connection that you need to focus on work.

Step Three: Get in A Routine

Work from home veterans all recommend that workers utilize routines. Depending on your profession, working from home may allow you to set your own hours, breaks, or daily schedule. This may be a fun time to experiment with what works best for you. You may want smaller frequent breaks compared to the industry standard of one long lunch break. But it is important that you keep a schedule. Consistency is good for productivity and making sure to start and end work at the same daily times can go a long way in helping protect your work-life balance.

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