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A few additional thoughts on WFH... 1/n
1. You are not "Working From Home", you are "At your home, during a crisis, trying to work". This is worth repeating, as are the other points on this brief list. It's something that really surprised me, given I approached the effort of WFH due to the COVID-19 impact... 2/n
... much as I would for any other WFH, just being remote from the office for an extended period. That was a mistake as this is not business as usual: it is a crisis that surrounds us every moment of the day. It takes a toll. Do your best to manage it 3/n http://workplacementalhealth.org/Employer-Resources/Working-Remotely-During-COVID-19
2. Your personal physical, mental, and emotional health is far more important than anything else right now. As much as we all strive to find and assign the time in our busy schedules to stay fit mentally and physically, it can be particularly challenging to do so now. 4/n
More than ever, it's important to ensure you have ample, regular opportunities for regular physical exercise ( https://www.acsm.org/read-research/newsroom/news-releases/news-detail/2020/03/16/staying-physically-active-during-covid-19-pandemic) and to maintain your mental and emotional health ( https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit) 5/n
3. You should not try to compensate for lost productivity by working longer hours. You already know that working longer hours is not good for you. ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4629843/) In this situation, I found that the hours add up and the increased time "at work" can sneak up on you...6/n
… gradually, as one meeting bleeds into another. Time in and at work crosses over into lunch (and other meals) and other timely breaks you would normally take throughout the day, and even occupies your early and late commute time. 7/n
I quickly found myself providing support and direction throughout the day not only for my employees and partners at work, but as well for my family at home. Institute a good daily routine ( https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/use-these-daily-routines-7-famous-entrepreneurs-create-your-own-routine.html)... 8/n
... and a regular schedule, and follow good WFH scheduling strategies. ( https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/biofeedback-and-mindfulness-in-everyday-life/202003/77-strategies-working-home-during-covid-19) 9/n
4. You will be kind to yourself and not judge how you are coping based on how you see others coping. Analysis should begin with yourself, and avoid the self-criticism that you might apply in your everyday effort to improve upon your faults. Remember to be kind to yourself... 10/n
( https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201802/be-kind-yourself) and give yourself space and the bandwidth you need to get through a crisis, global pandemic or not. 11/n
For me, this is where the three-button exercise ( https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conquer-fear-flying/202001/how-keep-calm-during-extreme-turbulence, courtesy @flightwit) comes into play, as a way to help lower your stress and to calm yourself in a particular situation. 12/n
5. You will be kind to others and not judge how they are coping based on how you are coping. Same point as above: avoid the criticism that you might apply to others in a situation as you may not know the complete backstory. 13/n
Although it can be challenge, do your best to “find a way to connect and build a bridge” to have empathy for others (particularly when they’re annoying). ( https://hbr.org/2018/04/how-to-develop-empathy-for-someone-who-annoys-you) 14/n
6. Your team's success will not be measured the same way it was when things were normal. We should all take time to provide calm leadership and pause, communicate clearly and frequently, and provide the guidance and optimism you and your team needs. 15/n
It's much easier to come out on the other side of a crisis when you have established and articulated clear goals. (More on leadership during a crisis: https://www.fastcompany.com/90486187/how-courageous-leaders-navigate-turbulent-times?partner=rss)
Stay healthy and may the odds be ever in your favour! 16/16
Stay healthy and may the odds be ever in your favour! 16/16
Epilogue: A hearty HT and thank you!to @techjonathan. Glad to have found the creator of the original slide that I expanded upon in the preceding tweets. https://twitter.com/techjonathan/status/1242853230264102912?s=21 
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https://twitter.com/techjonathan/status/1242853230264102912
