{"id":341,"date":"2020-03-30T16:34:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T16:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/pachacks\/?p=341"},"modified":"2020-08-19T22:13:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T22:13:12","slug":"adjusting-to-working-schooling-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/loop\/2020\/03\/30\/adjusting-to-working-schooling-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Adjusting to Working\/Schooling from Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This transition from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to quarantine culture has taken a toll on us all.&nbsp; All the extra time we have at home with our distractions could easily cause anyone to fall behind or become less productive.&nbsp; &nbsp;Here are some tips to ensure productivity throughout this unique time in history. Most importantly, remember to stay inside and social distance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a Workspace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take some time out of your day to create a designated workspace.&nbsp; Do not work in your bedroom!&nbsp; That is the place where you rest. &nbsp;Your brain will start to associate work with rest until you find yourself getting sleepy every time you open a book or your laptop.&nbsp; But just like you decorate your room to make it a comfortable environment, decorate your workspace to mimic the setting where you typically work.&nbsp; Have your materials organized in a way that\u2019s easy to reach.&nbsp; If you have pictures on your desk or wall art, include these in your new workspace. &nbsp;Doing this will ensure that this part of your home remains a place of positivity instead of a place that evokes annoyance or dread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your workspace in order, try your best to abide by your pre-quarantine schedule.&nbsp; Wake up at your usual time and start working at your usual clock-in hour.&nbsp; Pre-quarantine, I woke up early in the mornings every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to work out before class. &nbsp;Now I try to implement home workouts to continue this step in my schedule.&nbsp; Take a look at my personal schedule below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Pre-Quarantine MWF<\/strong> <ul><li> Wake up\/breakfast 5:45am \u2013 6:30am<\/li><li>Commute 6:30am \u2013 7:05am<\/li><li>Work Out 7:15am \u2013 8:30am<\/li><li>Shower\/get dressed 8:30am \u2013 9:30am<\/li><li>Class 10:00am \u2013 10:50am <\/li><li>Work 11:00am \u2013 3:00pm <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Quarantine MWF<\/strong> <ul><li>Wake up\/breakfast 6:15 \u2013 7:00am<\/li><li>Pre-stretch\/Work Out 7:00am \u2013 8:30am<\/li><li>Shower\/get dressed 8:30am \u2013 9:30am<\/li><li>Meditation 9:30am \u2013 9:50am <\/li><li>Class 10:00am \u2013 10:50am <\/li><li>Work 11:00am \u2013 3:00pm  <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in your Hobbies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of your new circumstances.&nbsp; Maybe you had to leave the house at a certain time because you have an hour-long commute.&nbsp; Now you can use that commute time to prepare breakfast, enjoy a cup of coffee\/tea, or take an early morning walk.&nbsp; Use this newfound free time to practice and perfect your skills.&nbsp; Write that book or grab some painting supplies.&nbsp; Break out that DIY project or start the garden outback. This is your time to sew into your life like never before.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technolgy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning to navigate this technological community can be stressful, especially if you\u2019re new to these platforms.&nbsp; There are lots of resources, such as YouTube, that demonstrate the use of platforms like Microsoft Teams or zoom step by step.&nbsp; Spending all day on the computer can be overwhelming at times, so remember that it\u2019s okay to take breaks.&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This transition from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to quarantine culture has taken a toll on us all.&nbsp; All the extra time we have at home with our distractions could easily cause anyone to fall behind or become less productive.&nbsp; &nbsp;Here are some tips to ensure productivity throughout this unique time in history. 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