Working From Home? We Can Help.

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While this novel coronavirus has put a lot of people temporarily out of work, there are also a lot of people who are lucky enough to be working from home. But when you are kicked out of the office you quickly discover that the dining room or the coffee table does not make an ideal work space! Fortunately there are a variety of helpful products that will help turn your home into your business headquarters.

That dining room chair is fine for enjoying a pot roast, but after a few hours in front of a laptop I bet your backside starts to get a little numb! Try the Egg Sitter support cushion and you’ll never want to go back to your office chair again. The Egg Sitter uses a silicone material arranged in a honeycomb so it maintains its shape even after hours of sitting. These cushions are SO absorbent that you can actually sit on an egg without breaking it!

It’s not only adults who are being forced to stay home. Classes are suspended which means those little kids are running around the house, watching TV, playing, screaming, and generally causing havoc. If you can’t concentrate because of all the noise just slip on a pair of Sonus Noise Cancelling Headphones. That’s right, it doesn’t just block outside noise, but electronically cancel it out before it can reach your ears! Plus, the latest Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology lets you listen to all your music, podcasts, audiobooks, videos and more from your device up to 33ft away.

So you’ve got your laptop, your smartphone, your tablet and probably another toy or two all at the dining room table next to ONE AC outlet. What you need is someplace to plug everything into at once. Something like the Dual USB Outlet Tower Charger with Built-In Shelf. The Tower Charger transforms your standard outlet by giving you access to 8 AC slots and 2 USB ports. Plus, it even includes a built-in shelf to neatly hold your items and cables, keeping your surfaces clean and clear. And that is a necessity when space AND OUTLETS are at a premium.

Speaking of space; is your smartphone constantly getting in the way – or worse – getting lost? You need to look at both your laptop and your phone, but propping it up against the salt shaker just isn’t working. The Hands-Free Universal Smartphone/Tablet Stand lets you pose your device wherever you need it so you can access you your phone hands-free. You can clamp it to any surface you like, and it is outfitted with a silicone pad to prevent scratches or nicks. The gooseneck is equipped with a 360 degree ball swivel so no matter what angle you need, your phone or tablet will be at eye level.

These are just a few of the products that can turn your home into a functioning office. For more great stay-at-home products just visit the Stay At Home Page Here. Dozens of products for adults and kids to keep you healthy, happy and productive while we’re all sheltering in place.

Important Tips For Working From Home

homeworkSince the coronavirus outbreak, working from home has become the norm for some. It can also be quite a challenge if you haven’t done it before. It can be tough to stay focused with all of the distractions of home right around you, plus feeling disconnected can get to you, too.

At the time of writing this we still have people coming into the office but we have deemed that “At-Risk” employees should be working from home.

Here are a few things you can do to try to effectively work from home.

1. Ditch The PJs – First, get changed out of your pajamas every morning. It’ll help get you in the right headspace for work and allow you to take video calls on the fly.

2. Workspace(s) – Pick one or more dedicated workspaces, ideally with a decent chair that will support your back.

3. Mornings – Wake up more than five minutes before your workday starts. You need time to prepare for the day, both mentally and physically.

4. Shoes – Sounds strange, but try wearing shoes, because let’s be real: You probably wouldn’t be chilling barefoot in an office.

5. Music/TV Softly – Listen to music or put the TV on quietly, since working from home can sometimes be a little too quiet, which makes it difficult to focus.

6. Lunch Breaks – Take a lunch break like you would normally do at work.

7. Regular Breaks – Take breaks so you don’t burn out. Stand up and stretch your legs!

8. Socialize – Be sure to socialize after work, even if it’s just a video call, to keep the loneliness at bay.

9. Household Chores a No-No – Don’t do household chores randomly throughout the day, since it can get distracting. Instead, schedule a specific time for them.

10. “I’m Working!” – Make sure the people you live with understand you’re working and to keep quiet when you’re on the phone.

11. Headphones – Use headphones and mute your microphone during conference calls (unless you’re speaking) to minimize the amount of audio feedback and times that random sounds interrupt the conversation.

12. Team Contact – Be in regular contact with your team, in part to make sure that you’re actually working from home.

13. Fresh Air – Go outside! Even if it’s just a quick walk or stretch, the fresh air will do wonders.

14. Stay Active – Finally, stay active. If you can’t go to an fitness class or to the gym, there are plenty of effective workouts you can do at home. YouTube them.

This list of helpful tips comes from our Third Age newsletter which can mail to you weekly, FOR FREE, with various tips, stories and more… all with the theme, Embrace Your Age.

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