What does a standard day look like for your now that you are working from home?
I had to set up a home office because I didn’t have anything like that. At first, my husband and I were both working in the basement, which made for a somewhat hectic and chaotic workspace. Now I have my own standing desk setup in the living room, while he has an office in the spare room.
How does your new routine compare to a typical workday in the office?
I would say, overall, my day is a little more flexible since I’m working from home. I never had a very long commute. I’d always tease my coworkers in the office that they were seeing me within 45 minutes of waking up because I was that close. Now it can be more like 15!
I’m not a morning person, so I usually get up just in time to get to my computer at 8:00. I have been making eggs and toast for breakfast in the morning which is a nice difference from the oatmeal I made in the office.
Around 11, I usually take an early lunch so I can get some exercise. I’m a huge video game fan, so I have two games – Just Dance 2020 and RingFit on the Switch – that help me stay accountable. They’re also ridiculously fun.
Then it’s a shower, lunch, and back to work. Having that break in the middle of the day really helps me stay focused and relaxed for the rest of the day.