Tips for Working From Home 

Many American workers have switched from daily commutes to the office to working from home some or part of the time. With predictions that many businesses may adopt a part-time work-from-home policy even after the pandemic, it is more important than ever to follow some key guidelines to work from home productively.

Start the Day Right 

You will have a better experience all day at work if you start the day off on the right foot by doing a few simple things. First, make your bed to immediately set the tone for the day. Next, get dressed in clothes you would normally wear to work in your office, rather than lounge wear. Being dressed for the task at hand can help to promote a sense that you are engaged in work, rather than leisure. Finally, sit down and write a task list of what you need and want to accomplish for that day. That list will keep you focused throughout the day on the most immediate priorities.

Enjoy One-Gig Speed Internet to Work from Your Ten Trails Home 

At Ten Trails, workers who can work from home can take advantage of the community’s one-gig speed internet to smoothly navigate video calls and work online. Provided by Wave, the community’s internet is some of the fastest available in the Seattle area with downloads and uploads at up to 1,000 Mbps.

Set Aside Space in Your Home Just for Work 

If you have space in your home, set aside an area that is solely dedicated to workspace—even if that is just during the daytime hours. Having a dedicated workspace will keep your work items organized and help you shift your focus to work tasks at hand, rather than being distracted from the larger home around you. www.TenTrails.com 360.469.4043

Working from Home Made Easy with 1 Gig Internet Speed at Ten Trails

While much of the country has transitioned to working from home this spring, the residents of Ten Trails have a unique advantage for telecommuting with access to true one-gigabit speed internet in their homes! The 1-gig internet service at Ten Trails provides downloads and uploads up to 1,000 Mbps, with fast performance and streaming for ensuring no buffering or interruptions during your next work video call.

Surf, Stream, and Work all at the Same Time 

With kids at home on zoom calls with teachers, family members playing video games, parents working online, and home appliances and other devices all running off the internet, fast internet speed is more important now than ever before! There are no data caps included with the 1-gig internet service at Ten Trails, so every member of the family can use the internet on multiple devices all at the same time.

Create Your Home Office Workspace to Enjoy Ultra-Fast Internet 

At Ten Trails, many of our builders offer floorplan options with space for a home office, den or “technology space” with convenient access to Cat 6 jacks for setting up your home internet equipment. Create a space in your home that is set aside for your workspace and be able to set up all your technology equipment with ease in your new home.

Tips for Being More Productive Working at Home 

Transitioning to working from home can be difficult, but here’s a helpful tip to make it easier: Designate an area in your home for work so you can begin to have the mental association that the space is for working. Make it comfortable and inviting, and don’t forget to have all the tools you need nearby so you can be most productive! 360.469.4043 www.TenTrails.com