5 Tips On How To Work From Home

A lot of people have been messaging me and asking me for some tips on how to work remotely at home and be more efficient, especially during this very difficult time we face as a global family.

Here are 5 tips that have saved me over the last 10+ years of running an online consulting agency, creating content, teaching at the university online and hosting a #livestreampodcast:

1. Environment Is Key: Pick a place where you are guaranteed some semblance of privacy and isolation from the rest of the house (schools are shut down and I know your kids are home, this is essential). Working in the kitchen, dining room, living room or garage may seem ideal initially, however I learned the hard way that setting up shop in those common areas that are most frequented by other house mates and home dwellers can be a recipe for disaster.

Pick a place that minimizes distraction as best as possible. We have a four bedroom house and this has allowed me to turn one of the bedrooms into my studio office where I conduct my consulting meetings, livestreams, office hours, student meetings, and pretty much everything else related to work. I know a lot of us don't have this luxury so it is important to be innovative and find an area and perhaps a time for that area in the house that is vacant and distraction free so you can do your best work.

2. Prioritize Your Day - Keep a schedule and treat #workingfromhome #workingremotely the same as you would driving into a regular traditional office job. It is very easy to treat working from home lightly, even casually, and that can lead to some poor workmanship and a tendency to engender a more lazy approach to your deadlines and projects. I used to work in my home clothes, AKA pajamas, back when I first started and I found that I would skimp on certain aspects of my work, that I would otherwise diligently execute when I was forced to shower, shave, and drive to the office. Nothing too extreme, but it's the little details that can add up over time and cause all sorts of problems. I would recommend that you dress in a 'suite' or 'work costume' if you will, when you are working at home. I found my energy levels, focus and drive were maximized when I incorporated this into my working from home regiment.

3. Learn New Important Tools: Make sure you take advantage of the best tools for #workingathome such as Zoom #videoconferencing (link in the comments). I use Zoom all the time. Not only for all my client meetings, but for meetings with my team, colleagues, friends, and student office hours are all held on this amazing platform. It is super easy to use and 100% absolutely FREE. Check out the video link below for best tips and practices for getting started:

4. Communication Is Key: Keep open lines of communication both internally and externally - with your family and colleagues. A lot of misunderstanding and nerves traversing the airways right now. It's better to communicate openly and be humble. This leads to stronger interactions on a whole. There are a plethora of tools to keep communications strong during this time. Slack, Messenger, WhatsApp, Texting, Instant Messenger and more. Find the right tool that befits you and your process. Do some research. Don't just rely on emails and texting. A lot of misinterpretation is found through just text written communications, don't be afraid to jump on video or telephone calls to gain clarity and smooth out any misunderstanding in tone and nuance of conversations.

5. Give Yourself A Break. This is a difficult time and you need to be nice to yourself and others. Don't be so hard on yourself and press the giant pause button in your life once in awhile. It is very easy to criticize ourselves and others during this transition, especially when most people are new to working from home. We need to remind ourselves this is not the easiest change to embrace for everyone. Most people in the workforce are used to working under conventional circumstances and means and this is a giant jolt to their equilibrium. Be patient, be kind, be warm, non-judgmental, and most importantly, be human. It will not only be a sign of great leadership and professionalism, but be a more productive investment in the long term for your organization and growth.

I would love to hear from you! What tips would you recommend?

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