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Having worked from home for the past 5 years, it pains me to see so many people struggling with lockdown right now! The least I can do to help out is share good habits and little tricks that make the time more enjoyable. (A threadhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index">)

This thread includes tips on:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📞" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> Working from home
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧠" title="Brain" aria-label="Emoji: Brain"> Mental health
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥳" title="Partying face" aria-label="Emoji: Partying face"> Keeping entertained

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📞" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> WORKING FROM HOME brings with it a ton of freedoms, but it also poses several challenges – mainly being constantly surrounded by distractions and temptations.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚪" title="Door" aria-label="Emoji: Door"> If you have the room to separate your work areas from your sleep/play areas, this can definitely improve focus. It also means all your work tools/gizmos are in the same place and easy to find.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔇" title="Speaker with cancellation stroke" aria-label="Emoji: Speaker with cancellation stroke"> If self-isolating in a busy household, let others know when you need quiet. If you have a conference call at 1pm, that’s not a good time for someone to be practising the guitar! Giving notice lets others plan their day accordingly. A reminder note on the door can help!

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🕓" title="Clock face four oclock" aria-label="Emoji: Clock face four oclock"> Try to keep a structured workday routine even at home. Make sure to take a break for lunch to rest your mind and body. It’s easy to lose track of the time at home – set an alarm if you need a reminder!

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎵" title="Musical note" aria-label="Emoji: Musical note"> I’m someone who enjoys listening to music while I work, something that isn’t always possible at the office! The following mixes are some of my favourites to work to.

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