The document outlines tips for maintaining mental well-being while working from home, emphasizing the benefits such as cost savings, elimination of commute, and healthier lifestyles. Key themes include creating a dedicated workspace, ensuring effective communication, and maintaining discipline through routines and boundaries. The advice includes what to do and avoid in these areas to enhance productivity and work-life balance.

2. ProTips for Staying Sane
while Working from Home
Jeff Geerling, php[tek] 2016
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6. Benefits of WFH

7. Benefits of WFH
• Cost savings1

8. Benefits of WFH
• Cost savings1
• No commute2

9. Benefits of WFH
• Cost savings1
• No commute2
• Increased flow state

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12. Benefits of WFH
1 http://connectsolutions.com/press-release/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely-benefits-employers-and-employees
2 http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/the-american-commuter-spends-38-hours-a-year-stuck-in-traffic/272905/

13. Benefits of WFH
• Cost savings1
• No commute2
• Increased flow state
1 http://connectsolutions.com/press-release/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely-benefits-employers-and-employees
2 http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/the-american-commuter-spends-38-hours-a-year-stuck-in-traffic/272905/

14. Benefits of WFH
• Cost savings1
• No commute2
• Increased flow state
• Healthier life1
1 http://connectsolutions.com/press-release/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely-benefits-employers-and-employees
2 http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/the-american-commuter-spends-38-hours-a-year-stuck-in-traffic/272905/

15. Three Themes
• Environment
• Communication
• Discipline

16. Environment

17. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space

23. Environment

24. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space

25. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space
• Dedicated work computer

26. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space
• Dedicated work computer
• Pay attention to light, air,
noise

27. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space
• Dedicated work computer
• Pay attention to light, air,
noise
• Boundaries are important
(family, entertainment)

28. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space
• Dedicated work computer
• Pay attention to light, air,
noise
• Boundaries are important
(family, entertainment)
Don't:

29. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space
• Dedicated work computer
• Pay attention to light, air,
noise
• Boundaries are important
(family, entertainment)
Don't:
• Workspace near leisure
space

30. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space
• Dedicated work computer
• Pay attention to light, air,
noise
• Boundaries are important
(family, entertainment)
Don't:
• Workspace near leisure
space
• Family/other interruptions

31. Environment
Do:
• Completely separate office
space
• Dedicated work computer
• Pay attention to light, air,
noise
• Boundaries are important
(family, entertainment)
Don't:
• Workspace near leisure
space
• Family/other interruptions
• TV/Game console

33. Communication

34. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting

35. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.

36. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video

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38. Communication

39. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video

40. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video
• Always-on chat

41. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video
• Always-on chat
• Establish concrete goals

42. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video
• Always-on chat
• Establish concrete goals
Don't:

43. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video
• Always-on chat
• Establish concrete goals
Don't:
• Passively listen

44. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video
• Always-on chat
• Establish concrete goals
Don't:
• Passively listen
• Be unreachable

45. Communication
Do:
• Add conference to every meeting
• Be present. Listen.
• Use video
• Always-on chat
• Establish concrete goals
Don't:
• Passively listen
• Be unreachable
• Attend long, pointless meetings

47. Discipline

49. Discipline

50. Discipline
Do:

51. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals

52. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals
• Eat healthy food

53. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals
• Eat healthy food
• Set boundaries

54. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals
• Eat healthy food
• Set boundaries
Don't:

56. Discipline

57. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals
• Eat healthy food
• Set boundaries
Don't:
• Become a recluse

58. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals
• Eat healthy food
• Set boundaries
Don't:
• Become a recluse
• Slack on nutrition/health/
hygiene

60. Discipline

61. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals
• Eat healthy food
• Set boundaries
Don't:
• Become a recluse
• Slack on nutrition/health/
hygiene

62. Discipline
Do:
• Establish routines & rituals
• Eat healthy food
• Set boundaries
Don't:
• Become a recluse
• Slack on nutrition/health/
hygiene
• Be unappreciated

63. Further Reading

64. Thank you!