Working from home is a new experience for many around the world, as we navigate #COVID19 and the effects of social distancing. Some of our team members have been working from home for years, others only weeks, but they’re all ready to give you a sneak peek into what helps them stay productive and focussed.

Jack Curtis - SharePoint Developer

MY SITUATION: YOU’LL NORMALLY FIND ME WORKING AT OUR BRISBANE HEAD OFFICE, BUT I’M 100% REMOTE DURING COVID-19.

Working from home hasn’t really been a challenge for me as I've worked from home before, prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. That being said, being stuck inside for a number of weeks since we shut our office, things have been a bit lonely and different. It really makes you think about how much you miss your colleagues and the social interaction/banter around the office.

However, working from home actually does have some positives! For myself, one of the best perks is the extra hour of sleep in the mornings.

Here are some tips that might help you if you are struggling with working from home:

Get up for regular breaks! Stop sitting down for so long and get up, stretch your legs and get some fresh air.
Play some music – The perks of working from home is I can play my tunes as loud as I like!
Call your colleagues – keep in touch, whether it's for a chat or work purposes. Communication is key in times like these.
Plan your tasks – At the start of the day, allocate yourself some time to get your tasks in order.

I hope you’re making the most of your WFH time, but if these tips have helped, shout out in the comments.

Best wishes,
Jack

Jack.Curtis(at)sharingminds.com.au

Stay tuned as we interview more of our team for their
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