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1. Get up and move at regular intervals. If you can, take a walk, preferably outside. 2. Start your day with something that wakes you up, even if it means you

1. Get up and move at regular intervals. If you can, take a walk, preferably outside. 2. Start your day with something that wakes you up, even if it means you have to get up earlier. 3. Don't ignore your hygiene just because you're home--that's a recipe for lethargy. 4. Avoid caffeine, if possible. When you're stuck at home, it's harder to get over that tired feeling when the caffeine wears off. Since you won't be as active as normal, it'll also be harder to sleep at night. 5. Keep a consistent schedule; don't let your bedtime drift. 6. If you live with other people, make it clear that you're still at work from X in the morning until Y at night, and they should do their best to avoid distracting you. Noise-cancelling headphones help. Chores can be a great way to get some movement in while you're stuck at home, but plan to do them at specific times for set durations, rather than arbitrarily. 7. If you don't have a designated office, try relocating occasionally. Spend some time working in different rooms. As long as you're comfortable with a touchpad, you can use a laptop just about anywhere. You can even get a small folding table and move it around. 8. Try to get as much natural light as possible during the day.

kyuudou 7y ago
for 1. Standing desk (adjustable, with electric motor) is great for this. It will take some adjustment but a good headset with a good standing desk will do wonders for your posture, allowing you to pace while you think (I think better when I'm walking or pacing) or during conference calls/standups, look out the window, do a few pushups etc then drop the desk after an hour or 2 and sit for some keyboard/mouse/touchscreen action depending on your work. Sitting all day is the absolute worst for the human body - lymph system gets listless, joints get stuck, blood doesn't flow as well to the brain and so on. All disease is cell disease and if a cell can't get rid of its waste it becomes rebellious and cancerous. The lymphatic system is not circulatory and works best when the body is in motion or being massaged. Oh yea, if you have the $ having a professional masseuse drop in for a 15-min neck and shoulder rub goes a long way, too. Do not underestimate the long-term negative effects of a sedentary work day on your health, longevity and well-being. Having a chill pet around like a slacker cat or quiet dog would probably be good for a lot of people, too.

kyuudou 7y ago

for 1. Standing desk (adjustable, with electric motor) is great for this. It will take some adjustment but a good headset with a good standing desk will do wonders for your posture, allowing you to pace while you think (I think better when I'm walking or pacing) or during conference calls/standups, look out the window, do a few pushups etc then drop the desk after an hour or 2 and sit for some keyboard/mouse/touchscreen action depending on your work. Sitting all day is the absolute worst for the human body - lymph system gets listless, joints get stuck, blood doesn't flow as well to the brain and so on. All disease is cell disease and if a cell can't get rid of its waste it becomes rebellious and cancerous. The lymphatic system is not circulatory and works best when the body is in motion or being massaged. Oh yea, if you have the $ having a professional masseuse drop in for a 15-min neck and shoulder rub goes a long way, too. Do not underestimate the long-term negative effects of a sedentary work day on your health, longevity and well-being. Having a chill pet around like a slacker cat or quiet dog would probably be good for a lot of people, too.