Video Transcription: How to Stay Sane During Home Isolation

Humans are social creatures. So, as you might be realizing, staying indoors for an extended period of time can lead to boredom and stir craziness. Here are some ways you can maintain your sanity during home isolation. Do something creative. Painting, drawing playing an instrument, you have so many options here.

Keep a routine. Whether based around your work schedule meals or something else, the structure is helpful. Use this time to learn something new. You’ll have a sense of accomplishment taking on a new endeavor. Stay connected with friends and family by having virtual hangouts. Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t socialize. Practice self-care. Exercise, meditate, eat healthy foods. Carve out time to do what makes you feel good.

Complete all those home projects you’ve been putting on the back burner. It’ll feel good checking these items off your list. This is also an excellent time to organize virtual files. By all means, stay up to date with the news, but stick to reliable sources and don’t go overboard. Limit your intake as it can get pretty overwhelming.

Finally, if necessary, seek help from a licensed mental health professional. This can be a difficult time, And it’s important to focus on your overall well-being as best as you can.

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If you’re not used to it, working from home can be an adjustment, and it can be especially tough, but not impossible if you don’t have much extra space.

How can you squeeze an inviting workstation into an already tight space? Chances are there’s a spot in plain sight just begging to be transformed into your workstation.

Swap out an end table by the sofa, or a nightstand by your bed, with a small desk.

Remove visible distractions. Only the items necessary for your work should be within arm’s reach. If you make video calls, remember to also tidy up the space behind you.

Getting rid of auditory distractions can be harder. This is where headphones come in handy.

Setting boundaries is especially important if you live with other people. Have a conversation with roommates, children, your spouse, or any other people in your household.

Come up with visual cues so they know when it’s safe to approach you and when it’s absolutely not OK to do so. But be forgiving too. In a small space, your workstation just might be in the path of… other essential rooms in your house.

If you’re going to be living at home with this workstation, you’ll need to like it. Don’t outfit your room with boring office furniture. Find a table that will blend in nicely with the rest of your space. You need to be able to see your work so you can focus.

Whether you use a table lamp or a hanging ceiling lamp, lighting is key.

You’ll need storage to keep your space tidy. A shelf along the wall can look great here, but a simple rolling cart works too.

Finally, a nice photograph or artwork will go a long way towards making your workstation pleasant and inviting.

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Mustering up the courage to have a tough conversation with your manager can be nerve-wracking. Whether you want to ask for a raise, discuss a poor performance evaluation or an important issue with a co-worker; your manager isn’t a mind reader. So, it’s probably going to be up to you to initiate that difficult conversation.

Here are five tips to help you get through that tough talk with your manager.

• Make sure to have a clear plan, purpose, and agenda before you meet. What issue do you need to address? What might a resolution look like for you? As you reflect, take time to adopt a bird’s eye perspective and consider the opposing point of view. If it’s helpful for you to jot down an outline, do so.
• You can also try rehearsing your conversation with a trusted confidante. Whether or not you used an outline, focus on key points during your conversation. This is not the time to go off on tangents. By all means, tell your story, but bring facts and present your case objectively.
• Don’t be critical or condescending. If you want to discuss a poor performance evaluation for example: “why did you mark my performance as below expectations this quarter. I did everything I was asked to do. I think you were just too focused on your own issues to notice the value I bring to this company. I was disappointed to read that my performance this quarter was below expectations. Could I share with you now some accomplishments that I couldn’t address in the evaluation and that you might not be aware of? I’m hoping that if I present you with some new information we might be able to adjust the evaluation. Regardless, any advice do you have for me would be much appreciated.”
• Which brings us to the next point. Remember that this is a conversation and to ask for your manager’s feedback. Really listen and be receptive to what she has to say. Remain calm and be professional. Odds are your manager wants the best for you and your company.
• During your conversation, if you notice you’re becoming anxious, defensive, or discouraged, recenter yourself and remember to breathe.

By being prepared, focused, objective, perceptive, and professional, you’ll be putting your best foot forward and your manager will be open-minded to hearing your point of view. No matter the outcome, you should be proud of yourself for initiating and successfully handling a tricky conversation.

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