Rules for Working from Home

Nowadays, business opportunities in San Diego often mean telecommuting, aka working from home. Although it offers greater freedom, it can be hard to stay on track when you don’t have to go into an office. Read Redline Executives’ four top tips for working from home to help you adjust to your new San Diego career.

1.       Create a work-friendly environment at home. Make sure you have a designated workspace that it is streamlined and ergonomic.

2.       Create a structured work routine and schedule 20-minute breaks throughout the day. Make sure to step outside for your breaks, as sunlight has been known to stimulate the pineal gland, which produces melatonin (the hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle).

3.       Take note of how many hours per day you spend not working, and what you are doing during that time. When working at home, it is easy to fritter away hours surfing the Internet so make rules for yourself, like reserving a special time of day to check your personal email.

4.       While you want to be productive and disciplined about your schedule, that doesn’t mean you have to shut yourself off from friends and family! Schedule face-to-face time with people a few times a week via lunch or coffee dates.

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