The outbreak of the novelcoronavirusknown as COVID-19 has a lot of people practicingsocial distancing.

For many, that means working remotely from home in an effort to avoid spreading the virus.

How can you maximize productivity while working from home?

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Peoplealso recommends sticking to a routine.

Peoplerecommends setting some ground rules if you have roommates at home who will inevitably be in your workspace.

While having people around can help things feel less isolating, it can also be a distraction.

Woman working from home

If small talk during your workday is a no-no, make that clear.

People working from home