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Mar 2020
8:41am, 26 Mar 2020
16,948 posts
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EvilPixie
TRO I was swimming 3 days a week pre work so I'm totally thrown
I've had to write day cards to remind myself what day of the week it is!
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Mar 2020
3:29pm, 26 Mar 2020
17,234 posts
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Angus Clydesdale
3 days ago I redistributed the ironing pile to respective clothes owners and put away the iron and board (when I say put away, I mean away away!). For the first time in at least 35 years there will be no clothes ironed this week and none in the immediate foreseeable.
It's a bit weird for someone as institutionalised as I am, but I'm learning to cope!! 
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Mar 2020
3:31pm, 26 Mar 2020
16,958 posts
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EvilPixie
nice AC
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Mar 2020
4:16pm, 26 Mar 2020
1,941 posts
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um
Jenelopy - three additions to your list ..
1) know when to stop.
I'm sure there's always more work than time. In an office/factory there's a natural stop point - when you leave. When WFH'ing, it's easy to 'just do another 10 -15 minutes'.
But when you've done that, there will still be something that 'will just take a few more minutes' ...
2) 2 way communication is best
So if you can't do face to face, phone call or skype/whatever talking or chat is better than email
3) video calls swallow & consume bandwidth.
So if you (at home) or the company has poor network capability, turn off the video. And trim down on the multi megabyte graphics. Text and voice use minimal bandwidth compared to video.
Re ironing clothes? Why aren't you in pyjamas & dressing gown? Then running gear. Then 'real' clothes from about 2pm onwards.
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Mar 2020
4:21pm, 26 Mar 2020
16,964 posts
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EvilPixie
great advice Um
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Mar 2020
4:28pm, 26 Mar 2020
16,968 posts
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EvilPixie
I've just worked out (after 5 days of WFH) that the bruise on my arm is where I am typing and my arm is half off the desk - re-arrangment of desk take 4!
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Mar 2020
4:33pm, 26 Mar 2020
46,626 posts
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Diogenes
I could stop now, but I had a slightly extended lunch break, then technical problems when I went back in, so I feel like I ought to continue. But in a minute I will take a break before I start on dinner.
My tips to be productive are:
1) Get up at your normal time.
2) Wash/shower/brush teeth, etc., and get dressed (not necessarily in work clothes, but don't stay in your nightwear.
3) Use your normal commute time to do yoga, or read, or go for a walk. I've heard of a person who gets ready as if going to work, goes out the front door for a 30 minutes walk, then returns and starts work.
4) Take breaks every 30 minutes or so. Try and talk to someone. Take the work blinkers off and enjoy being at home
5) Lock any other people in the house in a soundproof room.
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Mar 2020
4:37pm, 26 Mar 2020
16,970 posts
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EvilPixie
D I am not getting up as early as I used to swim before work 3 days
I was then doing a walk or run despite getting up later as I used to get in about 9 and work later but now we are all WFH we are all finishing at 5 so I have to start at 8! So I need to move my alarm again! Doh!
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Mar 2020
4:39pm, 26 Mar 2020
16,971 posts
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EvilPixie
anyone else find that they get cold feet? Rest of me is fine but my feel get cold? Used to happen when I was a teacher too so I know it's not a new thing
I'm guessing I need to move more?
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Mar 2020
4:49pm, 26 Mar 2020
46,629 posts
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Diogenes
I have to put my shoes on, and this morning I had a blanket on my legs.
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