Tips for Working from Your Apartment

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The thought of working from home sounds great –  no more long meetings, waiting in line for the community microwave, or dealing with that one annoying co-worker (we all have one.) But working from home can feel isolating, stressful, and just plain impossible.

Here is a list of top tips for working from your Richmond apartment.

Good Eating and Drinking Habits

It is important to stay well hydrated and to choose healthy snacks. Rather than staying at your desk through lunchtime, get up and make a healthy meal. On warmer days in Richmond, you can enjoy your lunch out on your own private patio.

Get Out and Exercise

Working from home means you are out of your normal routine. Just because you can’t go to your local gym or get to enjoy Bella Vista’s state-of-the-art fitness center doesn’t mean that you can’t exercise. There are tons of ways to get in a workout from your Richmond apartment, especially now since several gyms and fitness experts have put their workouts online for free! 

Get the Mute Button Ready

Have you ever noticed that as soon as you start a work meeting, the dog barks, your kids start fighting,  or your roommate decides to blurt out the lyrics to a song? This is inevitable and hollering won’t make it better, instead have the mute button ready to silence unwanted noise and embarrassing interruptions.

Designate a Work-Only Space

Designating a dedicated workspace helps with productivity and mental balance! Whether you can convert a room in your apartment in Richmond to an office area, or a corner in the living room or bedroom, defining a work-only space is essential to working remotely.

Set a Schedule

Set a schedule and stick to it! Set a clear guideline for when work starts and ends. 

Be Social

Working from home can be isolating, especially for those of us who get energy from your regular workspace and colleagues. Not having the ability to collaborate or chat around the ‘water cooler’ can be stressful. Be certain to pick up the phone from time to time or schedule a group Zoom meeting to help feel connected.

These tips to working from home will help you work remotely from your Richmond, VA apartment.