ProTips for Staying Sane while Working from Home
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More employees are working remotely, but many have issues staying productive, maintaining a good work/life balance, or maintaining positive relationships with coworkers. This slideshow highlights some of my experiences as a remote employee with three different companies and provides tips for staying sane and setting yourself up for success!
![ProTips for Staying Sane
while Working from Home
Jeff Geerling, php[tek] 2016
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ProTips for Staying Sane while Working from Home
- 2. ProTips for Staying Sane while Working from Home Jeff Geerling, php[tek] 2016 (geerlingguy)
- 3. geerlingguy 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 2015 20162010 = Full time remote = Half time remote = Office only ...
- 7. Benefits of WFH • Cost savings1
- 8. Benefits of WFH • Cost savings1 • No commute2
- 9. Benefits of WFH • Cost savings1 • No commute2 • Increased flow state
- 12. Benefits of WFH 1 http://connectsolutions.com/press-release/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely-benefits-employers-and-employees 2 http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/the-american-commuter-spends-38-hours-a-year-stuck-in-traffic/272905/
- 13. Benefits of WFH • Cost savings1 • No commute2 • Increased flow state 1 http://connectsolutions.com/press-release/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely-benefits-employers-and-employees 2 http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/the-american-commuter-spends-38-hours-a-year-stuck-in-traffic/272905/
- 14. Benefits of WFH • Cost savings1 • No commute2 • Increased flow state • Healthier life1 1 http://connectsolutions.com/press-release/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely-benefits-employers-and-employees 2 http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/the-american-commuter-spends-38-hours-a-year-stuck-in-traffic/272905/
- 15. Three Themes • Environment • Communication • Discipline
- 16. Environment
- 17. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space
- 23. Environment
- 24. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space
- 25. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space • Dedicated work computer
- 26. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space • Dedicated work computer • Pay attention to light, air, noise
- 27. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space • Dedicated work computer • Pay attention to light, air, noise • Boundaries are important (family, entertainment)
- 28. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space • Dedicated work computer • Pay attention to light, air, noise • Boundaries are important (family, entertainment) Don't:
- 29. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space • Dedicated work computer • Pay attention to light, air, noise • Boundaries are important (family, entertainment) Don't: • Workspace near leisure space
- 30. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space • Dedicated work computer • Pay attention to light, air, noise • Boundaries are important (family, entertainment) Don't: • Workspace near leisure space • Family/other interruptions
- 31. Environment Do: • Completely separate office space • Dedicated work computer • Pay attention to light, air, noise • Boundaries are important (family, entertainment) Don't: • Workspace near leisure space • Family/other interruptions • TV/Game console
- 33. Communication
- 34. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting
- 35. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen.
- 36. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video
- 38. Communication
- 39. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video
- 40. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video • Always-on chat
- 41. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video • Always-on chat • Establish concrete goals
- 42. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video • Always-on chat • Establish concrete goals Don't:
- 43. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video • Always-on chat • Establish concrete goals Don't: • Passively listen
- 44. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video • Always-on chat • Establish concrete goals Don't: • Passively listen • Be unreachable
- 45. Communication Do: • Add conference to every meeting • Be present. Listen. • Use video • Always-on chat • Establish concrete goals Don't: • Passively listen • Be unreachable • Attend long, pointless meetings
- 47. Discipline
- 49. Discipline
- 50. Discipline Do:
- 51. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals
- 52. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals • Eat healthy food
- 53. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals • Eat healthy food • Set boundaries
- 54. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals • Eat healthy food • Set boundaries Don't:
- 56. Discipline
- 57. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals • Eat healthy food • Set boundaries Don't: • Become a recluse
- 58. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals • Eat healthy food • Set boundaries Don't: • Become a recluse • Slack on nutrition/health/ hygiene
- 60. Discipline
- 61. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals • Eat healthy food • Set boundaries Don't: • Become a recluse • Slack on nutrition/health/ hygiene
- 62. Discipline Do: • Establish routines & rituals • Eat healthy food • Set boundaries Don't: • Become a recluse • Slack on nutrition/health/ hygiene • Be unappreciated
- 63. Further Reading
- 64. Thank you!