If you're used to going into the office every day, and you happen to like your morning routine, then you probably weren't prepared for everything to change quite so quickly. Suddenly, you're working from home and conducting meetings via video conference (and some of us are getting just a wee bit cramped in our Toronto-sized condos!) We get it. Read on to learn strategies for making this WFH experiment a success.

CREATE A ROUTINE
When you're in the same place all day, you need something to help demarcate time. A schedule can help you with that. Get as granular as you like (9:00 am, open computer. 9:05 am, coffee number two). Remember that good sleep habits - going to bed and waking up at the same time each day - is the first step in a solid routine.

GET DRESSED FOR WORK
We won't make the requisite pants-optional joke here, but we will point out that if you're used to getting up in the morning and putting on a power suit, you might not feel quite like yourself if you're suddenly hanging around in sweats all day. Getting dressed won't just boost your productivity; it might even boost your mood.

ESTABLISH A MAKESHIFT OFFICE
Find a zone in your home where work - and work only - happens. The conventional wisdom is that you should set up an office far away from where you sleep, but that's not always possible in a small space. That's fine; just find a comfortable spot and make sure you have everything you need at the ready. You can always dismantle your office at the end of each day.

TAKE WATER COOLER BREAKS
Unstructured check-ins with your team is a great way to maintain team cohesion, share information, and ask questions. Even a little bit of goofing off is a welcome relief when times are tough. Why not propose a daily check-in with your workmates on Zoom or Slack or even - imagine! - by phone.

TREAT YOURSELF
Find a way to take advantage of this unusual time. Enjoy lunch on the couch while watching your favourite show. Chat with a friend you haven't connected with in a while. Go for a bike ride when you would normally be stuck in a rush-hour commute.

WORK OUT
Don't forget to take time to stretch and exercise your body. Staying active has so many benefits, including lowering stress and boosting the immune system - two things we all need right now. The Adelaide Club is offering daily blog posts with tons of great health and wellness tips, recipes, and free, at-home work outs from their own team of dedicated personal trainers.

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