Ten Important Things to Consider When Working From Home

10) Close and lock the door – keep outside distractions to a minimum

9) Work in hour, block increments – take a break to check in on family and non-work responsibilities

8) Get fresh air and sunlight...it is tempting to lock ourselves away in the “submarine” (office)

7) Work on the toughest stuff when your energy is at its highest

6) Take breaks to meditate...even if for only five minutes...use good music, imagine a vacation spot

5) Check in on colleagues, make sure they are keeping their good spirits up

4) Make sure you keep laptops, phones and others charged up

3) Consider what you are eating as it will determine whether you recharge or crash and burnout

2) Setup some “ground rules” or “courtesies” for others who are not used to you working from home

1) Double down on empathy, patience, sleep, rest, family, love and self-care