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SoniaCuff
Microsoft
Mar 12, 2020Schedules and WFH success
I'm a strong believer that there's not one single correct way to work from home, so it's great to see people sharing what works for them. Let's talk about the timeline of your work from home day. Doe...
AnnaChu
Mar 12, 2020Former Employee
My WFH life has definitely challenged me to be more vigilant about managing my time SoniaCuff! I felt this week has run away from me so I'm putting in place changes next week to see how it goes. Feel free to try these at home! ![]()
- Blocking 90min in my calendar for lunch and email. I don't normally have a 90min lunch, sadly I do work while I eat! But now I have to cook my own lunch. That in itself is a much deserved screen break!
- I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel my work day looks like this. Making sure I have time for email/notifications allows me to manage that pesky inbox.
- Writing things down. With a pen. I know that in this digital age, this might seem strange, but taking physical notes gives me a distraction free way of prioritising the big things I need to work on, or jotting down that brilliant idea that shouldn't go away.
- Taking control of my afternoons. From 2:00-3:30PM I'm going to trial phone-only meetings. It will give me a much needed break from screens and a chance to go for a walk!
Would love to hear your new practices! Tell us what you're experimenting with.
Kris Swanson
Microsoft
Mar 12, 2020AnnaChu I love the idea of a phone only / walking meeting! Thanks for that suggestion.