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I've been working from home for 6 weeks since the coronavirus began to spread in the US. Here are my 7 tips for staying on task.

Joey HaddenApr 18, 2020, 02:35 IST

I worked from home in a tiny New York apartment, and now I'm working in my family's house in Austin.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I've been working from home for the last six weeks since the coronavirus began to spread in New York.
In that time, I've shifted workspaces from my kitchen to my tiny bedroom in my New York apartment to my mom's house in Austin, Texas.
I've been reading up on the best ways to stay on task and be productive, especially while working from home, and putting the tips into action.
After six weeks of working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, here are my seven tips for how to stay on task while working from home.
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7. Over-communicate with your colleagues and managers.

6. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb mode.

5. Get plenty of light.

4. Take thoughtful breaks, and set goals to reach them.

3. Switch up your workspace throughout the day, if it mimics your typical workday in the office.

2. Recreate your office space

1. Make your bed.

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