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WORKING FLEXIBLY HAS OBVIOUS ADVANTAGES, BUT INDISTINCT BOUNDARIES BETWEEN HOME AND WORK MEAN WE NEED TO LAY DOWN SOME GROUND RULES

Words: ABBY DRIVER

“Make a weekly plan on a Sunday. Pay attention to your diurnal variation; are you a lark or an owl? Respect that, because it’s hard to change” WAYS TO WORK SMARTER Be mindful Even if you’re not physically there, be present in your conversations with colleagues rather than talking while making lunch or walking to the shops. It will improve your performance and professional relationships. Take breaks Actually get away from your work and sit somewhere else. It’ll freshen you up ready to come back and work. Make time for meeting up. If you work from home, arrange to meet face to face with your colleagues periodically. Social support is critical to our wellbeing. Prioritise Make a list of everything you need to get done. Focus on the top three, and when they’re done, move…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2016 - Issue 52

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