FabSwingers.com forum: WFH Game-changers, Advice and Tips..

By *he Silver Fux OP Man
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

A lot of us are doing it, some love and embrace it, some of us work more efficiently, some of us struggle, some really miss being in an office..

What are your Tips and Tricks to Working From Home nirvana? Setup, efficiency, comfort, mental health…

I’ve just embraced leisure wear, bought myself fleecy jogging bottoms and hoodies. I’ve had a dress standard but have finally admitted that I’d rather be cosy and comfortable and that wearing what is effectively pajamas all day is okay. I’m on the look out for a fleece lined onesie that has a top section that looks like a collared shirt for Teams calls where I’m on video…

What’s your advice and top-tips for WFH (not going to use the term Life-hacks because I’m a grownup)

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By *4bimMan
over a year ago

Farnborough Hampshire

Get a punch bag.

Every frustration.. hit the bag.

Every spare minute you generate...hit the bag.

You'll feel better for it and get things done

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By *he Silver Fux OP Man
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

"Get a punch bag.

Every frustration.. hit the bag.

Every spare minute you generate...hit the bag.

You'll feel better for it and get things done"

ROFL You don’t put pictures of managers and co-workers on it you?

This is great! keeping fit with a good workout and releasing stress…

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

WFH with a partner (GF, FWB) and then you can have office BJ’s…

Great stress relief

You get paid to receive a BJ*

*obviously only during breaks - not actually work time or during zoom meeting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My top-tip is to remember you are still human and entitled to breaks and have non-work related conversations… just like you used to do in an office.

I think we’ve all fallen into the trap of working longer and/or without breaks when WFH. There’s just no need… (and no extra pay!)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Answer all emails in a timely manner whilst chilling and watching TV.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A start and stop the working day routine. Especially if you don't have a separate office.

No commute means no transition between work and not work mode.

You could take a short walk at the start and end of your work day as a fake mini commute.

Personally I always feel better if I have a morning gym session so have left the flat before I start, then a quick stroll to the shops or around the block, or head straight out to meet a local friend after logging off.

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By *enk15Man
over a year ago

Evesham

"Answer all emails in a timely manner whilst chilling and watching TV."

This

Also keep on top of the laundry to free up your weekend time.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

"My top-tip is to remember you are still human and entitled to breaks and have non-work related conversations… just like you used to do in an office.

I think we’ve all fallen into the trap of working longer and/or without breaks when WFH...."

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I think this is a fair point. It's all about balancing the work aspects with taking sufficient breaks, going out for a stroll or just stepping away from your laptop for some mental respite.

I tend to wear just lightweight clothing, joggers etc, sometimes even PJs (I really should get out of that habit!).

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

My top tip is don’t work from home full time. If you still have a workplace, go there for the occasional day. Work with other people sometimes.

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By *he Silver Fux OP Man
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

"WFH with a partner (GF, FWB) and then you can have office BJ’s…

Great stress relief

You get paid to receive a BJ*

*obviously only during breaks - not actually work time or during zoom meeting

Guaranteed your coworkers know what your oral from under the desk face looks like

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

"My top tip is don’t work from home full time. If you still have a workplace, go there for the occasional day. Work with other people sometimes."

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Agreed, and this is something I've recently started doing, small steps of course, going into the office once a week just to break the monotony of WFH. It keeps up my 'step count' with the walk to the station at both ends, popping out for a mid-afternoon coffee, perhaps bumping into a colleague and so forth.

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By *he Silver Fux OP Man
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

"My top-tip is to remember you are still human and entitled to breaks and have non-work related conversations… just like you used to do in an office.

I think we’ve all fallen into the trap of working longer and/or without breaks when WFH....

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I think this is a fair point. It's all about balancing the work aspects with taking sufficient breaks, going out for a stroll or just stepping away from your laptop for some mental respite.

I tend to wear just lightweight clothing, joggers etc, sometimes even PJs (I really should get out of that habit!)."

Nero, for some bizarre reason I picture you WFH in a smoking jacket and cravat…

Taking breaks is essential and also ensuring that at certain o’clock it is no longer work time. Get up, close the laptop, walk away.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

If you have a spare room or some space, set it aside for just work. Stick to normal working hours if possible.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’ve not done since April, but what worked for me was a nice bright south facing room,, standing desk on the table, always start the day like you’re in an office, shower get dressed etc and then go to work, keep office hours, close and put the laptop away after work

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"A start and stop the working day routine. Especially if you don't have a separate office.

No commute means no transition between work and not work mode.

You could take a short walk at the start and end of your work day as a fake mini commute.

Oh, I really like these ideas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Be like me, Buy computer, play video games whilst doing work.

Getting a PC is cheap, you're only looking at spending between £6,000-£9,000 if you get a good one so it wont break the bank and its a really fun form of entertainment!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"My top-tip is to remember you are still human and entitled to breaks and have non-work related conversations… just like you used to do in an office.

I think we’ve all fallen into the trap of working longer and/or without breaks when WFH. There’s just no need… (and no extra pay!)"

Yeah, I can be like this. At work, I'm reminded it's probably lunch-ish time because other people start eating food. Left to my own devices, I forget and then realise at about 4pm!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Joggers, music, breaks.

It's nice to be able to chuck in a wash load or fill the dishwasher while making a cuppa.

I always go out for a walk for at least 30 minutes after I've eaten too - need to stretch your legs, get some fresh air and see other humans.

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