10 IRL Work From Home Resolutions to Make You Feel Like You Accomplished Something (or Anything)

10 IRL Work From Home Resolutions to Make You Feel Like You Accomplished Something (or Anything) Yes, I used the term IRL in the title of this post. You know why? Because its a shortcut and saves me precious time.Even a mere nanosecond saved feels, well, truthfully, like saving a nanosecond. But pile up the shortcuts and on a good day, the ghost of Ed McMahon may likely show up on my doorstep, cheerily handing me a check for ten extra minutes, clutching a dozen balloons and shadowed by the Prize Patrol and a hidden camera crew.Ed McMahon and someone who is notlageme.But should the Publishers Clearinghouse pyre ACTUALLY arrive and ring my doorbell on any given day, you know what theyd find?Me, in my pajamas, no makeup, contributing to the ever-growing indent on my favorite couch cushion, hair back in a ponytail, downing a half bag of stale, reduced fat Wheat Thins, drowning in dog hair and toddler toys, glued to my laptop screen as if my life depended on it.Its not pretty, but my life does depend upon it. I work from home most of the time, as PowerToFlys Director of Social Media Content Marketing. And while my boss probably isnt impressed by the (true) description above, lets be honest this is reality for many who work remotely. Or maybe just me. But I cant be alone here, can I?While advice like Take a walk around the block is well-meaning, its not entirely helpful (for me). But you know what resolutions probably double as great advice? See below for some other resolutions Im considering in 2017 Shower in the fur minutes between the time the kids go off to school and the workday beginsDo not drink coffee. Do not send passive aggressive texts to your mother (still cant be just me, right?). Do not pass go. Do the minimum. Lather, rinse, no time for repeat. Shaving your legs or whatever other fancy stuff you do in there will have to wait.2. Put on pantsI dont mean put on dress pants, I mean put on any pants. Even pj pants festooned with the faces of Muppet charact ers. That will make me feel like Ive accomplished something. But pants arent really necessary when youre only seen in meetings from the shoulders up, so this one will still be filed under maybe. Im not even going to go near putting on a bra.3. Keep a fashionable scarf handyThis is a trick Ive learned from my resourceful (and amazing) co-workers, but I frequently fail to institute. Make sure a pretty infinity scarf is nearby for last-minute video calls. It will keep the stains on well-worn Metallica t-shirts (circa 1991) hidden well, and maybe even look professional in the process Also, see above re not wearing a bra.4. Keep make-up next to that scarfand try not to paint your face like a clowns when quickly throwing some on. Dont let this recent no make-up trend fool you though less is more, its also far better than none.5. Battery life is everythingDo ALL the humanly possible things to ensure your laptop and mobile phone are rearing to go at a moments notice. If youre not actually c lutching both of these items at all times, you definitely win at life.6. Eat things that dont come out of a boxTime to give up on Wheat Thins, my friends. Making a sandwich or warming last nights leftovers only takes slightly longer than grabbing something quick from the pantry. Maybe even start packing my lunch the night before the same way I would if I were office-bound on the daily?7. Get up (get on up)Whenever you can, whenever you remember, give the couch (or wherever you sit) a break. And if you dont remember, thats ok, too.8. Press a buttonBe it the dishwasher, washing machine or crock pot, aim to launch one of these once a day. Im not saying fold the laundry or cook a gourmet meal. Just. Press. The. On. Button.9. Pass the buckJust because I work from home doesnt mean I have more free time In fact, its often quite the opposite. Im not the only person in my family, I shouldnt feel guilty for asking (or even expecting) my husband to walk the dog.10. ForgiveNot just others, but myself too. While I may strive to wear pants daily, I may not actually get there. And thats ok.Cant hang with the above? Thats ok, too. 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