Mamio, <\/b>Design Manager<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.lodestardigital.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mamio-marais-work-from-home-1-scaled.jpg\")
<\/em><\/p>\n“Working from home can be challenging for an extrovert like me. I keep my place tidy and use an essential oil diffuser to help me stay calm and focused.<\/em><\/p>\n“Giving my co-workers a call, versus sending an email gives me a chance to tell a joke (or hassle them about things to send me!) and get a good laugh.”<\/em><\/p>\nLara, <\/b>Social Strategist<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.lodestardigital.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_0137.jpg\")
<\/em><\/p>\n“I’ve realized that when I’m working from home, I love sitting by the window\u2014so I’ve taken over the kitchen table. I’m lucky to be at the canopy level of the trees in my apartment, so it can be a very relaxing view.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cAn essential for me while working from home is oat milk (specifically adding oat milk to my coffee). I discovered it a couple of weeks ago and it\u2019s been an absolute game-changer!”<\/em><\/p>\nLebon, <\/b>Graphic Designer<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.lodestardigital.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Lebon-Workspace.jpg\")
<\/em><\/p>\n“I live on ground level so I miss out on the views that the city has to offer. That\u2019s why I try to take pieces of nature home with me, be it my teak wood table or my desk plants.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cAs of last weekend, I am now a proud moss dad of a Kokedama plant. Looking at it every day reminds me to move at my own pace, and be patient when it comes to personal growth. I\u2019m hoping to be able to take these lessons to other aspects of my life, creating a nurturing environment that supports the growth of others.”<\/em><\/p>\nAdriano, <\/b>User Experience Designer<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.lodestardigital.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Adriano.jpg\")
<\/span><\/h3>\n“I’ve been enjoying more time in the morning\u2014having a good breakfast, or even studying before I start working are some positives through these trying times.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cOf course, I miss the team and there is nothing digital that could replace a face-to-face conversation, but I have to confess I adapted to this new routine more easily than I\u2019d imagined.”<\/em><\/p>\nAndrea, <\/b>Social Media Specialist<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.lodestardigital.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Andrea.jpg\")
<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cI recently learned that novelty could trigger our brain to produce dopamine, hence improve our focus. Have you ever found yourself more productive in a coffee shop than at home?<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cChanging the work environment definitely helps. When I feel distracted or tired, I will introduce a bit of novelty to my workday by switching between sitting and standing or putting on a new playlist.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nKatie, <\/b>Director of Social Media<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/em><\/p>\n“Working from home can be challenging for an extrovert like me. I keep my place tidy and use an essential oil diffuser to help me stay calm and focused.<\/em><\/p>\n “Giving my co-workers a call, versus sending an email gives me a chance to tell a joke (or hassle them about things to send me!) and get a good laugh.”<\/em><\/p>\n “I’ve realized that when I’m working from home, I love sitting by the window\u2014so I’ve taken over the kitchen table. I’m lucky to be at the canopy level of the trees in my apartment, so it can be a very relaxing view.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAn essential for me while working from home is oat milk (specifically adding oat milk to my coffee). I discovered it a couple of weeks ago and it\u2019s been an absolute game-changer!”<\/em><\/p>\n “I live on ground level so I miss out on the views that the city has to offer. That\u2019s why I try to take pieces of nature home with me, be it my teak wood table or my desk plants.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAs of last weekend, I am now a proud moss dad of a Kokedama plant. Looking at it every day reminds me to move at my own pace, and be patient when it comes to personal growth. I\u2019m hoping to be able to take these lessons to other aspects of my life, creating a nurturing environment that supports the growth of others.”<\/em><\/p>\n “I’ve been enjoying more time in the morning\u2014having a good breakfast, or even studying before I start working are some positives through these trying times.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cOf course, I miss the team and there is nothing digital that could replace a face-to-face conversation, but I have to confess I adapted to this new routine more easily than I\u2019d imagined.”<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI recently learned that novelty could trigger our brain to produce dopamine, hence improve our focus. Have you ever found yourself more productive in a coffee shop than at home?<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cChanging the work environment definitely helps. When I feel distracted or tired, I will introduce a bit of novelty to my workday by switching between sitting and standing or putting on a new playlist.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nLara, <\/b>Social Strategist<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/em><\/p>\nLebon, <\/b>Graphic Designer<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/em><\/p>\nAdriano, <\/b>User Experience Designer<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/h3>\nAndrea, <\/b>Social Media Specialist<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/em><\/p>\nKatie, <\/b>Director of Social Media<\/span><\/h3>\n
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