Work from home or remotely now? With over 12 years of experience working from home (after getting laid off in 2008 during a similar world crisis), I wanted to film this video to help you if you’re having to work from home or remotely for the first time, especially if you know you’ll be doing this for a while.
There are a ton of challenges you’ll face working from home. How will you remain productive? How will you make sure you don’t overwork yourself? How will you communicate with those around you, like kids, your partner or roommates?
I’m hoping this video helps you, and if you’re in need of some more help, I made my books, Let Go (about my lay off), and Will It Fly (about starting a business) available for FREE for the next 5 days, which is all Amazon will allow. Links below after the time stamps:
Introduction (0:00)
10. Get into a Morning Routine, ASAP (1:33)
9. Find Your “Spot” (3:05)
8. Beware the Temptation to Work When You Shouldn’t (3:57)
7. Know What You’re Supposed to be Doing (5:27)
6. Choose to Eat Well (7:21)
5. Take Breaks (8:12)
4. Schedule All Parts of Your Day (9:27)
3. Control How you Intake the News (12:36)
2. Connect with People “Face to Face” (13:40)
1. Communicate with Those Around You (15:40)
My office when I first started (circa 2008-2009):
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Will It Fly (free on Kindle):
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I like working from home, I enjoy having my coffee and watching what's going on in the world.
The most important thing learnt here is prioritizing my time.
have a morning routine
Communicate with people makes soo much sense
This is really insightful.
One tips i repeated, even had to call my name so it can sink in is point 5 thats because im guilty of not doing it. I just learnt that Taking breaks is like rebooting 😊. Its better to take breaks and come back more effecient than not. Scheduling should be a norm, that i recommend.
Good advice
thanks brother ❤
this makes me happy
Simple and practical tips that really make life easier!
I have realized that putting some light makeup on and comfy clothing, then a cuppa coffee helps me aim myself right into my work day.
I work entirely remote, and I bought an under desk pedal bike online cheap like $30-40. It is a big help for me, in fact, last month I was really struggling to get back “into it” after being away for a month on holiday. After using the pedal bike today I found it helped me keep focused and active, I felt I could think clearer and work more efficiently, plus losing calories! Additionally, getting fresh air, keeping door open a crack, having windows open, helps keep you freshened up. Being cooped in a room all day does you no good. Also, I recommend having a walk outside, even if just in your back garden, at lunch or when you are free, helps the brain.
I found this through YouTube search, I absolutely love the advice, however I'm searching for good jobs to actually work from home.
Number 3 is so interesting – it made me go and check the release date: march 2020. That makes so much sense.
An updated version of this is work related news. I find (since I’m a contractor) that I stress over my timesheet not being updated or waiting for emails back. Just relax, man. This news will come as it comes.
Wow! No way. I’m transitioning from traditional medicine to WFH medicine. Look up videos and see… YOU! Man you know I loved this and KNEW I was making the right choice when I clicked your video. Keep it up DPM!!!! ✊🏼
One thing I would add is "go outside." Sometimes 3-4 days will pass before I realize I haven't been outside! Especially in the winter months.
Really got me going. Thank you. subscribed.
My biggest issue is just getting started. I get to my desk and it’s 1PM. What did I do all morning. How do I keep myself accountable?
this was exactly what i needed to know, thanks!
Thank you for making such a helpful video that takes into account other important things in life like health and relationships! This is really important advice for me as I am just starting out in my professional life ❤❤❤ wish the best for you and your family
This is just amazinnnnnnnnnngggg ! . I am struggling with work and i guess i need a push to go back to the level i can attain . thank you for that
Best advice, know when you should be working and when you shouldn't. Think twice about whats making you busy…is it really adding value to you?
Have a timetable. Take small breaks.
good video, very useful
veryy informative !!!!1
Thanks! For me it’s a different struggle every couple of months lmao. Sometimes I don’t feel motivated enough and end up on bed all day, sometimes I feel burnt out and even though I get work done I feel sick of everything, sometimes I just can’t concentrate even though I feel motivated, it’s always been an uphill battle HAHAHA. I think having a schedule and communicating with people around me are the best tips, it’s a little bit relieving to know that I’m not the only one who struggles with this 🥲
thanks for the helpful tips
this was exactly what i needed thank you
Scheduling all parts of the day has been a struggle for me, but your advice really simplifies the process. Definitely trying this tomorrow!
Thank you for the ideas on the breaks. I am new to working from home … so your suggestions were valuable. 🎉
Great video. I recently discovered Astirna New Tab, and it's been a game changer for keeping my productivity in check during remote work.
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This is very useful, just subscribed, thank you.
Many thanks for all thiese tipps!! I would make point 2 even deeper. HAVE social life, nurture your social life and friendships, AND schedule social life events. I would definitely not recommend to replace that with online meetings. In person social life and nurtured and intimate friendships are important to us all, but when you are at home the whole week, working alone, those people you meet in person are increadibly important for emotional and mental health.