Many of us are unexpectedly working from home these days due to COVID-19. As someone who has been working from home for years now I thought I’d take this time to offer some tips to making the most of your new home office.

Create a routine. This is probably the biggest tip I can offer. Set up some sort of schedule around your work from home routine. Give yourself designated start and end times for your work day, allowing for breaks in between.

Even on days I work exclusively from home I maintain the same morning routine. This allows for consistency, and my specific morning routine allows for me to be fueled, hydrated, grateful and super clear heading into my day.

Get dressed. This may seem like a no brainer, but it’s a biggie. Get up, shower, and get ready for the day. This may look different for everyone, but put some effort in. When we work from home it’s easy to stay in sweats all day, forget our shower, and stop taking care of our physical bodies. I have tried both variations (blog research lol) and I know personally I am way more productive, alert, and creative when I put the effort in. I’m not saying you need to put a suit on to work in your living room, but change out of the sweats, put some mascara on, and put in effort in for YOU. You’ll thank me.

Set up a designated work space. This can be a tough one depending on your home life and the size of your space. I work from home everyday and have the luxury of having a true home office, a space away from the bedrooms and living area where I can work and create. You don’t need a separate room to create a successful home office. All you need is a designated area for you and any office supplies you need. Limit distractions (this can be tough if you have kids at home) and limit household chores during this time, this is your work time. If you have a partner also working from home right now, try to set up two different unique office spaces to maintain focus and productivity.

Comment below and let me know how you are creating your own home office during this time!