"Padlock the fridge shut."
– Jamie Leigh Kirtley (Newcastle)
"Make lots of cakes at the weekend to get you through the week."
– Kaley Crawford (Redhill)
"Keep perspective on the changes and challenges that are taking place. Take a walk daily and remind yourself of the things you are doing well. Don’t burden yourself with thoughts of what you are not doing so well. Stay focused on one immediate task at a time and the day will likely be more productive."
- Charlotte Bantleman (Redhill)
"If you make tea for yourself, don’t try do it in secret. Whomever you live with will know and they will demand tea too."
- Coral Leigh Newby (Redhill)
"Keep regular contact with your team and colleagues."
- Mark Rose
"When working from home people can be tempted to stay in their pyjamas! Washing and getting dressed will improve your spirit and prepare you psychologically to work and start the day."
- Monia Tempesta (Leeds)
"Make time for self-care. In an isolated world we all need to look after ourselves. Start a new hobby, (something that involves not looking at a screen preferably). I got a Diabolo and am obsessed, I’m genuinely thinking about joining the circus when this is all over…"
– Jason Cushion (Redhill)
"Regular check ins with my colleagues – never sure what crazy backdrop Anton will have on or which stuffed toy Mark will have in the background!"
- Rob Kerr
"Do not watch your husband try to hang out the washing….. he is trying."
- Tracy Turner (Redhill)
"Raise your laptop to eye level. If you have not been provided with a stand, use a paint pot to balance it on 😊 if you are using an external keyboard."
- Amanda Strudwick (Redhill)
"Make sure you have a routine. But rule number one - find some space tucked away and keep out of the way of the wife."
- Jeremy Blackhurst (Redhill)
"I have tried to make minimum changes to my daily routine (wakeup time, exercise, use the same clothes as for work, lunch time, …) and try to limit my consumption of coffee/dark chocolate."
- Jerome Hardy
"I have a virtual coffee morning every other day with my team so we can still all have a chat together and feel like a team."
- Natalie Barson (Redhill)
"Share your experiences with colleagues, both good and bad, it’s amazing how many tips and creative ideas people have had to make the most of the situation, and as someone famously once said - it’s good to talk."
- Anton Roberts
"Noise cancelling headphones – very helpful with children around!"
- Ceiran Sheehan (Redhill)
"Don’t ever, and I mean EVER, think it's safe to be in the background of your other half’s video conference. The state people have seen me in… the lord himself could not have protected them. (Also as a side note- don’t try to moon walk out of frame to avoid being seen.. they aren’t blind and I can’t moon walk)."
- Coral Leigh Newby (Redhill)
"Regular 1-2-1 sounds like cliché but it’s very important for the well-being of the team, as well as keeping track of progress and not forgetting about individual KPIs."
- Sylwia CHABER (Redhill)
"Sit near to or facing a window. I love seeing the outside world whilst I’m working."
- Annabelle Hicks (Redhill)
"Exercise has become increasingly important both for physical and mental wellbeing, I have found the competition of GRP Heroes App has helped with my motivation and keeps the challenge up!"
- Liz Gregson
"Don’t let the cat distract you for food, drink, cuddles or whatever they want. And above all do not look into their eyes."
- Tracy Turner (Redhill)
