 |
| (Image Source: Twitter/PLDT) |
While following the general rule of staying at home mandated by the enhanced community quarantine imposed over several areas in the country, here are some practically essential tips on making your home an impromptu workplace.
* Start with a grateful heart and a prayer.
In these tough times, the ability to work at home is something that we should be thankful for as we can be assured of a steady income while staying and working at home and protecting your loved ones from getting sick. Also remember to start and end your day with a prayer and thank God for making it all possible.
* Choose where you want to work.
A work area within the comforts of home must be conducive to productivity. Sadly, your bed is not recommended for an impromptu workplace. Instead, make a dining table your working desk and get a good chair that allows yourself to stay comfortable while slaying the given deadlines. Do some stretching from time to time like you do in the office to avoid suffering back strain.
* Make your work day at home as normal as in the office.
One starts a day in the office by waking up from bed, getting out of their pajamas, eating breakfast, sipping a cup of coffee, taking a bath, and wearing something cool before flexing some working muscles. Fortunately, you can do these habits before going to work within the corners of your home as a showcase of commitment to your undaunting work.
* Let your loved ones understand the situation and take a time off for breaks.
Now that you are working at home while on quarantine, you need to explain to your loved ones the situation and encourage them to help with your own schedule by avoiding any interruptions unless absolutely necessary. This is the perfect chance for you to practice patience considering that there will be unexpected interruptions while at work. Then allocate part of your daily work schedule to have a break and spend some quality time with your family. Remember, balance is key in any workplace.
* Stick to your own work schedule.
Make sure your day is well-structured as if you are in a office since your own home is chock full of distractions - TV, bed, spouse, kids, couch and more. Discipline is the essential key in ensuring better productivity within your own workplace. Make your own schedule which features everything you need to do for the day including breaks. With proper time management, working at home through your own schedule will be a breeze.
* Have a strong, fast internet connection.
Connectivity is the most crucial part of working at home in the midst of tough times. You need to be more dependable than you used to in the office with the ability to perform tasks and communicate with your fellow coworkers with ease. Otherwise, slow connectivity could lessen and eventually kill productivity.
Since many PLDT Home subscribers are staying at home within the month, PLDT is offering another round of free speed boosts to PLDT Home Fibr Plan 1299 and 1699 subscribers in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna where they can enjoy internet speeds of up to 25 mbps until April 30, 2020. On the other hand, PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi users will continue to enjoy their Php199 prepaid pack with double the data (from 12 GB to 24 GB) valid for a week. Those who don't have a PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi can purchase one online at Lazada and Shopee for only Php995. For more information, visit www.pldthome.com.
