A：近年来。越来越多的人都开始居家办公。这本身是件好事，但有时候也会像现在这样，因为疫情这种不可抗力而被迫居家办公。虽然居家办公有很多好处，但也确实有缺点。今天我们将会讨论一下如何做到真正的居家办公。 B: Well, this topic cannot

A: In recent years, more and more people are getting the opportunity to work from home, which is great. But sometimes, like what’s happening right now with the coronavirus, certain circumstances may actually force people to work from home. While working from home does come with a lot of perks, it also does have some real challenges. Today we are going to touch on how to actually work when you work from home.
B：这个话题对我来说可真是及时雨。新冠肺炎疫情暴发以来，我已经在家办公快两个月了。每天穿着睡衣就能上班，真的非常舒服又轻松。但是我也发现自己有时候会忘记时间，没日没夜地工作，特别累，有时候又很难集中去做真正该做的事情。再不恢复正常作息，我的工作效率真的会受到严重影响。
A: I know a lot of people may have the same concerns as you do. And I would like to give some tips on how to overcome these challenges. The key is to set boundaries around your time and space, so that when you are working, you are working. And when you’re not working, you’re not. Firstly, give yourself a dedicated workspace away from distraction, meaning away from the TV, any music or the kitchen. One thing that’s really helpful is to be able to shut the door, so that they are out of sight.
B：我明白了，还有呢?
A: Secondly, make a schedule and stick to it. This may sound silly, but you actually want to pretend that you’re not working from home. So get up as you normally would. Pour yourself a cup of coffee. Sit down with your computer. It’s a good practice to play out for yourself what’s acceptable and not acceptable to do during office hours.
B：就像是在办公室不能随意听歌一样。
A: Yes, and then quit at quitting time, even if you’re in the middle of a project. Put it down, because it will help you get jump-started the next day. The third thing is to set boundaries. The people or animals in your life will see you at home and think you are taking the day off. But that’s not the case. Explain to them, unapologetically, that you’re working from home. The more they see you around the house doing your thing, the more they will begin to understand that this is your time to focus.
B：这个建议真的很中肯，在家办公的时候家里人总觉得我并没有在工作，所以不是让我修个桌子，就是让我出门倒垃圾。一天下来，什么工作都没完成。
A: It’s pretty normal. Many people will wonder "Did I get enough done?" at the end of the day, so my last suggestion is to celebrate your wins. Try to write down and go over what you did. This can create a virtuous cycle, so that next time you have to work remotely, you might feel a little bit more focused and productive.