{"id":17453,"date":"2021-03-05T10:54:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T15:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wproadmaps.com\/?p=17453"},"modified":"2022-08-02T10:52:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T14:52:55","slug":"the-10-commandments-of-hygiene-for-remote-work-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wproadmaps.com\/the-10-commandments-of-hygiene-for-remote-work-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Commandments of Hygiene for Remote Work Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Wait. What?<\/strong> There are hygiene habits that can help with productivity?<\/p>

I know it seems silly but it\u2019s true. I have worked remotely on-and-off for several decades now and have discovered that some of the benefits of working from home (like no need to shower or change out of your pajamas) can actually make you less productive. Here are my 10 Commandments of Hygiene<\/strong>, developed over time, that if followed, will help you stay alert, focused, and ready for work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Thou Shalt Make Thine Bed Immediately Upon Rising<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This one is simple. Making your bed as soon as you get up in the morning makes it much harder to allow yourself to climb back in. Works wonders!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Thou Shalt Take an Early Morning Shower<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Working from home (especially if you live alone) makes it way too easy to let this one go. So why do it? Well, primarily to stimulate your brain. Most folks agree they get some of their best ideas in the shower. I know that\u2019s definitely true for me.<\/p>

In an article on the Thin Difference website, quoting a study done by Cognitive Scientist Scott Barry Kaufman:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cShowers are a safe place that provides \u2018a dopamine high, relaxed state, and distracted mind,\u2019 factors that are ideal for the creativity and idea formation. Dopamine, critical to creativity, is released when we\u2019re relaxed, feeling great, listening to music, exercising, and yes, taking a shower.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

So do it. Do it EVERY DAY.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Thou Shalt Brush Thine Teeth <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I know, I know. Hopefully everyone is still brushing their teeth even though they don\u2019t have to go into the office. But when you\u2019re working from home, there are 2 other times you might want to brush again.<\/p>