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Yves Saint Laurent Headquarters in Paris. Image credit: Instagram\/@fredrikkarlssoninteriors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re fortunate enough to be working from home right now, consider yourself blessed. But it’s also perfectly okay to be stressed<\/em>, because trying to stay on top of your workload while out of routine isn’t a simple task. Throw in a small apartment, flatmates, a partner, the cat, a sub par internet connection and a tough economic climate, and it’s a recipe for disaster. Here, the GRAZIA<\/em> team is sharing their best tips for working from home (and actually succeeding at it). Sweatsuits, mimosas and fake island escapes included.<\/p>\n

If you are not in any way, shape, or form an organized human, start with a simple to-do list each day. Tackle the list in order of urgency, checking things off as you complete them. Be realistic when setting it – a mostly un-checked-off list is bad for morale.<\/p>\n

Use the time you would usually be traveling to work to make a coffee or mimosa to plan your day – Laura Cordaiy, Senior Integration Manager<\/em><\/p>\n

Will new stationery boost you up? If so, try An Organized Life. A beautiful, female-owned small company. On that note, founder Beck Wadworth has some amazing tips for working from home<\/a>. If you co-habit with a partner or flatmate, she suggests setting up rules to govern things like lunch breaks, music and call-taking so everyone can work productively and smoothly.<\/p>\n

Put a strong morning routine in place. This means you’re dressed and ready to work at a normal time, rather than starting work the minute you wake up, only pausing to change and scarf down some toast at 10am. No need to put on a blazer, but combed hair and fresh sweats at least.<\/p>\n

If I need to write, I turn my phone completely off. It’s the easiest way to minimize distractions – Chrisanthi Kaliviotis, Fashion Features Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Still struggling to switch into work mode? Put on real shoes. In the house. Yep – it’s backed by science – Emily Algar, Beauty Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

But a stop to death by inbox by setting aside three half-hour blocks to attend to it. One first thing, one at midday, and one in the late afternoon. Outside of this, turn notifications off.<\/p>\n

Do a Zoom video call with your friends and change the background to a tropical island (cyber escapism) – Laura Cordaiy, Senior Integration Manager<\/em><\/p>\n

Work out a comfortable WFH situation. Use books to prop up your laptop to an ergonomic height. Take stretching breaks every hour or so. If you don’t have a desk, turn the dining table into a makeshift office – just clear it off at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

Try the Pomodoro technique: break tasks into 25-minute blocks of time called Pomodoros. At the end of each 25-minute block, take a five minute break. The idea is to protect your Pomodoro from all interruptions. Just work.<\/p>\n

If I\u2019m struggling to concentrate, I\u2019ll find a new area of the house to work in for the morning or afternoon – Bek Clark, writer<\/em><\/p>\n

Lastly, if you can’t work normally or focus, that’s fine. These aren’t normal times and it’s perfectly okay to be overwhelmed. Speak to your manager, or give yourself permission to take a break. You don’t have to thrive right now if you don’t feel up to it.<\/p>\n

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