When You're Forced To Work From Home - RD207

<h2>Is the coronavirus (COVID-19) fording you to work from home?</h2> <p>This past week, sports organizations around the world have stopped play to minimize the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Broadway closed down all performances. Disney World, Disney Land, Disney Paris and Universal Studios shut their doors for the rest of the month.</p> <p>Even Mount Everest shut down to climbers for the rest of the year. When one of the most remote places on earth shuts down, you know the situation is serious.</p> <p>In light of this global pandemic, many businesses are asking their employees to self-isolate and work from home.</p> <p>If you are not a <a class="wpil_internal_link" href= "https://resourcefuldesigner.com/being-a-self-employed-designer-requires-a-team-effort-rd077/"> self-employed designer</a> and instead work for an employer, one who is asking you to work from home here is some advice to help you through this temporary job relocation.</p> <h3>1) Create a work from home schedule.</h3> <p>Working from home is very different than working in an office environment. Without a formal structure, it can be easy to lose track of time and become less productive.</p> <p>A schedule helps you stay on track and get your work done. And the good thing is your home schedule doesn’t have to follow your regular work schedule.</p> <p>You can adjust your home schedule for the times you’re most productive. If you’re not a morning person, then shift your schedule an hour or more.</p> <p>If your morning commute typically starts around 8 am to be at work for your 9-5 shift, why not start working at 8 am and finish at 4 pm. Eliminating the commute gives you two extra hours per day.</p> <p>Of course, you need to <a class="wpil_internal_link" href= "https://resourcefuldesigner.com/designing-home-setting-work-hours-sticking/"> work the hours</a> that your boss needs you to work. And be conscious of what times you may need to communicate with clients, contractors or co-workers.</p> <h3>2) Make a to-do list.</h3> <p>Since working from h