{"id":45156,"date":"2023-07-22T15:02:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T22:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=45156"},"modified":"2023-07-22T15:02:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T22:02:26","slug":"6-simple-strategies-you-need-to-know-for-a-better-work-from-home-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/education\/6-simple-strategies-you-need-to-know-for-a-better-work-from-home-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple Strategies You Need to Know for a Better Work-From-Home Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/April.jpeg&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||91px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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She is particularly passionate about sharing her expertise with people in professions such as government and education, helping them implement technology into their professional lives to increase their productivity, efficiency and personal enjoyment of their work.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Serif||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#363636&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;24&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;720px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||14px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>While working from home, or working remotely, used to be an alien concept for most organizations and professionals, it\u2019s now the prevailing work setup thanks to worldly events \u2014 namely the COVID-19 pandemic. At one time it was reserved for freelancers, small business owners, and creatives, but the work from home (WFH) space is now dominated by professions you wouldn\u2019t expect to see, such as programming or development.<\/p>\n<p>It has presented unique opportunities but also takes some getting used to, especially for software engineers. Luckily, there are some programming tips, or work from home tips, rather, that can help sustain productivity and prevent burnout. If you\u2019re getting ready to work from home, or already are, and want some need-to-know tips on getting a better experience, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n<h4>Get Another Monitor or Two<\/h4>\n<p>The more monitors the merrier, because you\u2019ll have more screen space to work with, allowing you to multi-task and keep more windows or applications active. Monitors don\u2019t affect technical performance, of course, but they certainly improve productivity and convenience.<\/p>\n<p>Software engineers, developers, and even IT personnel working from home will undoubtedly have a plethora of applications that need to remain open at once, from communication and chat tools to workflows, automation, and beyond. Being able to keep them open on a secondary monitor is an absolute game-changer.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that monitors can be used with both desktops and laptops, so even if you have a company-issued laptop, you can (and should) still use an additional monitor.<\/p>\n<h4>Get a Mechanical Keyboard<\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019ll be doing a lot of typing, and that can be challenging on a low-profile keyboard, like the kind you\u2019d find on your average laptop. Cue mechanical keyboards. Not only are the keys much more satisfying to use, and clicky, but they\u2019re also springy so you can type faster. It\u2019s one of those things you may not \u201cget\u201d until you use a mechanical keyboard, but once you do, you\u2019ll never go back.<\/p>\n<p>An external mouse is another good addition, and it is preferred to a laptop trackpad or similar control scheme.<\/p>\n<h4>Communicate Often<\/h4>\n<p>When you\u2019re first learning how to code and starting to work with programming languages, whether you\u2019re teaching yourself or following a more traditional curriculum, communication is of paramount importance.<\/p>\n<p>You pick this up pretty quickly while asking for advice or guidance from peers and teachers, and interacting with online communities. But it\u2019s something that a lot of developers forget as they enter the workforce and the professional world, and working in a remote or isolated setup can compound that factor.<\/p>\n<p>Coding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/coding-is-a-team-sport-but-developers-are-divided-on-working-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is like a team sport<\/a>, so communicate often and well. In fact, it\u2019s not possible to over-communicate when you\u2019re working remotely or with a distributed team. There are so many different programming languages, tools, paradigms, workflows, and job descriptions \u2014 for example, front-end vs. back-end developers \u2014 that you\u2019re just not going to know it all, and you\u2019ll need support.<\/p>\n<p>In short, even the best of the best out there need to lean on friends and colleagues at times, and it\u2019s an excellent way to stave off burnout.<\/p>\n<h4>Establish a Healthy Work-Life Balance<\/h4>\n<p>With operations going remote, there\u2019s a lot more talk these days about creating a healthy work-life balance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watermarkinsights.com\/resources\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-sabbatical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remembering to take time for yourself<\/a>. But what does that actually look like? How do you pull yourself away from your computer and desk?<\/p>\n<p>As trivial as it sounds, the best way to ensure you\u2019re living a healthy lifestyle is to treat your WFH opportunity as a conventional job. Wake up early, shower, and get dressed like you would if you were going into the office. Make sure to eat, hydrate, and take frequent breaks. Work an actual schedule, and when it\u2019s time to clock out for the day, get up and get away from your work computer or desk, and don\u2019t go back.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re not far from your office or workstation, it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of diving in for a few minutes or more at a time in the after-hours \u2014 it\u2019s right there! Just don\u2019t do it. Do the best you can to avoid emails after-hours, and power down your body. Go exercise, watch some TV, relax, build a gaming PC, and play some games, or whatever it is you like to do. Make an active effort to stay away from your WFH space.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f4&#8243; min_height=&#8221;721px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; 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background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20%|10%||10%&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;0.7%|10%||10%||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there are some programming tips, or work from home tips, rather, that can help sustain productivity and prevent burnout.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;PT Sans|on|||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#888888&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;12&#8243; text_letter_spacing=&#8221;2px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; 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text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Create an Itinerary<\/h4>\n<p>Use a formal itinerary, checklist, to-do app, or whatever floats your boat, to track your daily activities and productivity.<\/p>\n<p>When you sit down, and before you get really busy, try to list out the things you want to accomplish during your day. As you work your way through the tasks, be sure to mark that you\u2019ve completed them, and roll over any items that you don\u2019t get to. This keeps you organized, but it also provides a visual representation of everything you\u2019re achieving, which can provide extra motivation.<\/p>\n<p>It also helps when you need to turn your mind off at the end of the day, because you can see just how much you got done and how productive you were with your time. That\u2019s incredibly important when you\u2019re in programming, development, or IT, all of which constantly have new tasks and things to do. That full list is going to be endless, so you\u2019ll want a frame of reference for how far you\u2019ve gotten and what\u2019s being done.<\/p>\n<h4>Skill Up<\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to invest some time in yourself and your talents. To clarify, you should continue your training by learning new languages and concepts, reviewing materials, and much more. Maybe set aside some time to take that free online course you\u2019ve been thinking about? Try out a project with a new language or framework. Get certified in a skill or standard that you\u2019ll need to advance your career.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easier to do when you have downtime, but if you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll want to set aside time specifically for this venture. The only constant in the world of programming is change, and to be ready for it, you need to be<a href=\"https:\/\/betterprogramming.pub\/continuous-learning-as-a-software-developer-85970f2393ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> growing as a professional<\/a> and a programmer.<\/p>\n<h4>Programming Tips for Working From Home Productively<\/h4>\n<p>Arguably one of the most important programming tips you can leverage relies on the smart and productive use of your time. More specifically, thanks to your WFH space, you get to shave a lot of downtime off your day, like your morning and evening commutes. 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