Working from Home - Tips from the Grow Cedar Valley Team

Cary Darrah

I look forward to carving out 45 minutes or so midday to go for a walk — by myself — while listening to a book on Audible.  Get’s me out of the house and enjoying some fresh air (assuming it’s not raining!)

Will Frost

One tip that has helped me stay productive This week is balancing work and recreation. When I feel a mental gridlock coming I take a break and walk around the block. I don’t have a huge block so I can do it in 10-15 mins. What’s nice about it is that I get fresh air and the dogs get tired out! Win Win!

Aubree Green

Mindset + positivity are KEY. Surrounding yourself with positivity right now can be hard to do but will drastically affect your mindset. Take intentional steps to surround yourself with positivity - social media, podcasts, audiobooks, people, conversations etc. 

Wes James

Locate your pencil sharpener across the room – adds in steps automatically!  

Set a timer – do critical work for 25 minutes, then take a 5 minute break to take care of distractions.  

Most important, though – phone a friend (or co-worker!) once a day, whether you need to or not!!! 

Aaron Jarnagin

My tip is to plan a couple of phone calls or FaceTimes to friends/family during the day that are not work related. It keeps you fresh and takes your mind away from the current tasks, allowing for different perspectives and creativity.

Melissa Reade

I am keeping to my exercise routine every morning…getting up a little later now (4:30-4:45). I still have to get it in before my assistants show up for work (which is 5:30-5:45) as they are utterly distracting!

Jim Schaefer

Staying in routine.  Up early to exercise, showered, put on work attire and at my desk at 7:30am. Staying focused on the task at hand while staying calm and confident for our investors.

Lisa Rivera Skubal

Strategies for work at home....taking a short break to stretch legs, arms & back during the day when needed...my midday break today was making the kids lunch. 

Sandi Sommerfelt

What has helped me the most is to create a master list of to-do items, and then at the end of each day choose the things you want/need to focus on the next day.  Make sure some of those items are small tasks that can be completed for a sense of accomplishment.

Teri Trask

Keep workout and eating plan schedule – doing FXB via Facebook Live and Zoom at 5:30 to start the day!  In bed by 10 and no goodies after 8! 

Make lists!!!!

Build-in “rewards/celebrations” for tasks completed - check with your favorite/local stores to see if they will do curbside shopping!

Molly Wells

Finding a comfy place to work helps a lot! Also allowing myself to complete a task a then take a short break before diving into another project/task. 

Bette Wubbena

During this trying time, I find it easy to become overwhelmed and realize one must stay positive. Taking a short break to facetime my granddaughter helps me realize life can be simple and this too shall pass!