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Over the last several years,
I’ve been working from home

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and I have learned several things
you need to do and have in place

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in order to be successful.

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First, you have to separate
work from your home life.

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Establish rules and boundaries –
right away – with your family,

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your spouse, partner,
whoever is living with you...

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so there’s no misunderstandings
or disruptions.

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Then make sure you prepare for
the day like any other workday.

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Go through your morning routine.
Put on proper attire.

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But be in your office on time.

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It will help you have the
right attitude and mindset

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to focus on the work
you’ve been asked to do.

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With that said, set your
daily work hours from start to end.

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Otherwise you may find yourself floundering

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and having difficulty
keeping up with the workload or

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working too much and
neglecting your family or social life.

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Not only that, your need daily
routines that should include breaks,

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lunch and meetings or touch
points with your co-workers or boss.

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Set aside specific times for them.

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In addition to all of this, make
sure you have an adequate area

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and the right tools -
and hopefully a good chair -

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so that you can be successful.

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Try to have an area
that is less prone to distractions.

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For example, you don’t want your
work area in the kitchen… not good.

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You want to feel good and
confident with your workspace.

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Also, find ways to have a
communication system in place

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whether it’s email, phone, online...
virtual meetings...

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be connected to your team
on a regular basis.

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And on the occasion, if you find
yourself needing to refocus or recharge...

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take a short break.

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Do something that will
get you physically moving

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or step outside for some fresh air.

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Find a way that’s best for you
so you can re-center yourself

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and finish the work at hand.

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Do these simple things... stick to it...

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and you’ll certainly enjoy
the aspects of working remotely.