Good Job: 17 Things You Need if You’re Working From Home Right Now

Yes, staying on-task and being productive when with your Apple TV, a sink full of dishes and your kids are in the next room is as hard as you think it is. But this pro advice from a veteran remote-worker will help.

By Holly Hays
March 16, 2020
Working From Home
I’ve worked from home as a freelance writer and editor for the past eight years. Now everyone from software engineers to marketing managers have been forced to join me, thanks to coronavirus. Here’s how I keep myself on track—I’m hoping these will help you, too.Getty ImagesIt’s all too easy to do the “gargoyle” over your laptop when working from home. To help yourself keep better posture—and save your neck, shoulders and wrists—get a laptop stand. I use an ergonomic stand that keeps my arms and wrists aligned and lets me set up shop as comfortably on my couch as on my dining room table. When you’re seated at a table, desk or counter, you should always bring your monitor or laptop screen up to eye level to protect your neck and back. A lot of my freelance friends like the lightweight, portable Nexstand.

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