As we return to school and work amidst a global pandemic, we all need a little help adjusting. Internships are remote, classes and clubs are via Zoom, and many students are having trouble staying motivated and staying organized with everything being online. With that being said, here are 5 simple working from home tips:
1) Create a Designated & Organized Work Space:
2) Communicate with Your Family or Roommates:
Some of us are living in dorms or apartments with roommates, and some of us are living at home with our families. Either way, it is important to communicate with the people you are living with what time your classes are and what times you will need alone time to work. Tell your parents or siblings, or keep a schedule on a whiteboard in a common area if you can. This way you can work and focus without the distraction of other people around.
3) Schedule Breaks:
4) Create a Sense of Community:
Even though we are physically apart during these times, it is still important that we feel connected with our peers, co-workers and classmates, and that we still can feel a sense of community. Create group chats or Slack channels with each other, and try to turn your camera on during virtual classes and meetings when you can. It is much harder to make a connection with someone through a screen, so we have to try harder than if we were in person. Joining clubs at your school, and joining organizations like Her Campus can help you feel more connected.
5) Keep a To-Do List:
It is so important to stay motivated and to keep track of deadlines and assignments, and keeping a to-do list is the perfect way to do so. Use a planner or a small whiteboard, and write your tasks and due dates for the week. Crossing things off your list is a great way to stay motivated.