Working from Home: How to Set Up Your Workspace
Here's what it takes to set up a home workspace that lets you focus easily and relax once the workday is over.
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@MaxisGameR23
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too much thomas,It help me too much.
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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@Thomasfrank
3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
@@Thomasfrank Thanks, it works
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@musicwithsagar
4 жыл бұрын
True 🔥
@bishakhashahrin3247
4 жыл бұрын
This made my day ... Ali Abdaal..Joey. !!!overload
@mohammedh5362
4 жыл бұрын
“Avengers is the most ambitious crossover” Pathetic
@marcrodill2686
4 жыл бұрын
👍
@scsclassics
2 жыл бұрын
Transformer
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@hardikpaudyal7709
4 жыл бұрын
This should be pinned.
@MustafaAhmed-ne6ks
4 жыл бұрын
Oh Mr. Ali😂😂😂💔
@MichaelMSwart
4 жыл бұрын
we
@tabbywarrior
4 жыл бұрын
Does everyone agree that we all want the PM Luts pack?
@sjohn9358
4 жыл бұрын
Salam bhai
I have a “please do not disturb” sign, like the ones they put outside hotels, to put outside my door if I need to focus
@Thomasfrank
4 жыл бұрын
I probably should have mentioned that 😅
It’s like a croosover episode of productivity heros like Joey, Nathaniel Drew and Captain Sinbad. It would be really cool to actually make something like that.
@dargossss
4 жыл бұрын
Matt D'avella was missing.
@buddinglearner7085
4 жыл бұрын
check out samuel suresh also
*uses noise canceling headphones* *listens to white noise on them*
@Mew__
4 жыл бұрын
Severely underrated comment right here
@watdannouhuh6687
4 жыл бұрын
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@firasrabaia
4 жыл бұрын
+999
@bionmccool
4 жыл бұрын
Man this one clicks
@kryptoniteee
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t want any trouble
Oh, man I've not done any work since this lockdown. But I've cleaned my kitchen so many times and done a lot of cooking. All the household stuff. I seem to be programmed to do home chores when home and can't focus on my work at all. To make things worse my family is trapped on the far side of an airport, no-one is even here to disturb me.
I have my gcal calendar integrated with my Hue light through Zapier. During meetings the light automatically turns to purple and goes back to orange after done.
@Thomasfrank
4 жыл бұрын
Genius!
@vidy1983
4 жыл бұрын
That deserves a how to video
@JuanBendana
4 жыл бұрын
Thats really interesting! Need to get a Hue Light for videos. Sounds Epic!
@intentionalliving7326
3 жыл бұрын
Smooth 🙌🏻
Great points all round. Separation and Isolation was one that stuck out as it's incredibly true in the role it plays in our psychology, but also having the need for a space that's free of distraction is critical.
Please consider doing a Studying from Home series or video for all of us students struggling through social distancing. You've always been my #1 source for productivity tips :)
One downside of using spotify for it's work/study/focus playlists is that spotify will start to think ambient is your favorite genre of music, and include it in your daily mixes. So when you're driving at night, it will try to play music that puts you to sleep. So far, haven't had that problem with Pandora.
@cameronwalker9920
3 жыл бұрын
Strongly agree.
2:29 ayy it's me! Thanks for having me on, Thomas!
The first thing i did when I moved into a new apartment was setting up my working-desk. The environment in where i m working, definitely affects my productivity. Thanks for the great advice!
Awesome advice! And you included all our favorite KZreadrs. I'd be interested to know what you're take on setting up a group work space would be because living in a household with 3 people working in a home office is a zoo of cables and a looming fear of an exploding surge protector..
WOW. Your progression as a person in all aspects is so amazing to see....Thank you Thomas Frank!! You've really inspired me to be the best person I can possibly be...with strategies, techniques, and etc. Much love will be sharing as much as I can :)
I remember a time I had a "mobile office". When I drove my husband to dialysis 3 days a week, I took 2 TV trays, my laptop and scanner with me. (My tip: buckle your equipment into a seat belt in the car -- less chance of damage that way). I only had about 31/2 hours to work, but it sure helped. I have become more attached to my cell phone lately -- yes, i still have a land line at home -- "if it ain't broke on't fix it". My cell phone is my primary number now due to this virus. Thanks as always for your wonderful videos. I highly respect you and your colleagues for having this talent.
THANK YOU for this new series. Really. I'm going through my 1st year in college, and this 2nd semester just got a hell of a lot harder now that my motivation is dying from being at home.
Having a seperate space for studying and/or work is really helpful. I study outside the house now, under the mango tree. there's a table around it so I can focus on my work. It's not really noisy because I live on the countryside. When I study in my room, I tend to get distracte and watch youtube whole day.
Thanks a lot Thomas, You have mentioned everything needed for a perfect Home-Work-Space setup. Greate Job.
great idea re: the Hue lightbulb changing colors when focusing + setting up this system with your fam! love it
These things have been game changing in my daily routine from home. With all of this extra time inside, it's been a great way to focus on my business and level up my workspace. Will definitely be doing the Ambient Noise for my next work sesh-- thanks Thomas!
Great video as always, Tom! Been using the analogic habit tracker for the past 2 months now and it's absolutely awesome. What I love the most about it is that the limited physical space doesn't let me add a bunch of random habits, so I have to prioritize and stick to my most important goals. Definitely recommend giving it and Thomas' course a try!
"other than that, go do whatever you want. I'm not your dad."
@intentionalliving7326
3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣
The playlist is the best I've ever listened to for study! So easy to snap straight into working mode! Thanks Thomas
The timing of this video is great. I had just made a plan to fix my workspace and it just so happened I saw the notification. Here’s to killing bad habits!
Woow, great productivity tips, and the way how everything is mixed in terms of film-making it's outstanding. One thing people, don't do all of them at once, pick one, and master it.
Im Procrasinating, By watching how to not procrasinate.
@georgesebastianyaguanamend1040
4 жыл бұрын
jajjajajaja me too
@ajanp554
4 жыл бұрын
All the time:/
@CompostWatcher
4 жыл бұрын
You’re doing a good job of it!
@ericwiebe1924
4 жыл бұрын
@@ajanp554 So true 🤣 someone should make a video on how to avoid this 🤔
@jluna9582
4 жыл бұрын
Later, don't forget to procrastinate by meditating on how not to procrastinate.
Hey Tom been watching your videos and podcasts since I was in school, just wanted to say thanks for all the great advice I have gotten from you! It really has helped me to build success in my career !
I love working from home. I've been working from home for a couple of years and I'm so much more productive, but it took me a while to figure out how to set up my workspace!
Hi man, I just wanted to make a pause on my day here and doing some research to improve my work from home, I've been working from home and physical office like around 2 years now, but by the rest of this year and the next one I'm going to move and start a new home office set up and routine, and this has been the most helpful and efficient video I had seen so far to give me some guidance, thanks man!
Sir, this ambient sound website is AWESOME, I really fell in love with it. Thank you so much for sharing!!!! :)
I’ve been listening to your Sunday Study Playlist on Spotify all week now while working from home. Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for this 👍
You, sir, win the internet today. Exactly the video I have been waiting for.
I like how he chills around while listen to Underoath, A few months ago I've went to your Spotify playlist and you have such a great taste, well done man. Another Inspiring video which really makes me want to start up a motivational vlog like you do. Especially since I am studying in college so most of your older stuff really help keeping up with life.. =Well done to all of you You-tubers that blast knowledge instead of garbage, keep it !
i love how Tom always has our back for every scenario xD Arigatou gozaimasu 🙏🏼
Pausing my productivity day to write that comment :) Thomas, It was important for me to say that your videos are AMAZING! The video quality is 10/10 - 1440p HD + 4K is a blast. Every here and then you are making a joke or something funny that really helps stay in focus, which is fantastic! The footage examples are accurate and super motivating to action as well. I love the way you talk and represent such sophisticated and smart ideas. You are one of a kind, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and hard-worn skills.
Yayy I've been waiting for weeks for this video! I knew it would be awesome for you to work from home. Seeing some of my other admired KZreadrs just made it a whole lot more enjoyable. Loved the video!! Oh my God lamas are back!!!!!!!!! Yesss
Who’s watching this working from home and on bed
I’m surprised you got that Wojak looking dude to make a cameo
@deeh9563
4 жыл бұрын
Better Ideas lol
@javiencaboi9239
3 жыл бұрын
You're gonna have to wear pants
Finally, I've been waiting for so long for this video! Thanks Tom 🙏🏻
Quality of video is 🔥🔥🔥 I'm honestly glad to see how content is improving every time through several years. 1% rule in action!
The crossover would've been complete if Matt did a cameo too! 😍
When he said steam, orgin, and epic. That hit way to close.
I personally feel that MOMENTUM IS KEY to a working from home routine. Transitioning into working from home is hard......like, mentally painful. But getting into a daily habit of it by just spending that initial time getting it established will generally make things flow a lot easier in the long run. (I've been really enjoying your podcasts lately Tom on my morning walks - I think this was something that was mentioned in the working from home episode but i thought I would just share my thoughts) c: Stay Safe Everyone! Keep up the good work!
Thank You, Thomas.. As one who will be working from home, starting in April, your vlog has been so helpful!
yooo! the b roll of all my favorite youtubers this is dope
@mementomori2683
4 жыл бұрын
Samee..love them
Thanks Frank this is very helpful. God bless you man, and stay safe!
Hey Thomas, I am Brazilian and I love to watch your videos. They are so great and helps me a lot. Thank you for your tips! 😃👍🏻
5:12 I too, have to call the Jedi Council at 4pm :)
@ireneadler4925
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I particularly wanna know why they cast out a Jedi for fighting in the mandolorian wars
Just in case you do not have a noise cancellation headphones like me. You can get a safety ear protection for 10$ and put an earphones inside it. You are welcome :)
@MoosaIslamic
3 жыл бұрын
This is such a genius life-hack. Thank you!
@milenabur1844
3 жыл бұрын
I got the same idea last year :D It works so great! With low volume music or earplugs + ear protection, I can't hear the person next to me talking.
Great video! It is so cool seeing your content evolve over time. This video is getting me excited to set up my space for better productivity. :)
What a great video! My work from home setup is pretty sweet, but I have definitely learned some new tips with this video. Thanks much!
*Separation:* 1 room apartment people cry in the corner
@tabbywarrior
4 жыл бұрын
Or use a shoto screen
@CompostWatcher
4 жыл бұрын
I keep hearing nervous laughter. Oh that’s me.
@Sannyasin
4 жыл бұрын
:)
@jeanclaudebardinat4072
4 жыл бұрын
@@tabbywarrior same issue
@esmavii7111
4 жыл бұрын
Me too 😔
UNDEROATH!!! Best album too 👌
@Thomasfrank
4 жыл бұрын
I have to give that title to Lost in the Sound, but TOCS has a special place in heart
@ncomlegacy
3 жыл бұрын
@@Thomasfrank Man, I didn't expect to see Underoath in your playlist. Such a pleasant surprise hahahahaah. Great video btw. I learned a lot from it.
@slatham8616
3 жыл бұрын
IMO, Define The Great Line was their best work, by far. They broke a lot of rules with that one. But, all their other albums are good too.
@JacoblBroughton
2 жыл бұрын
love it, that song especially
This video came at the right moment for me. Thanks Thomas. Carry on the good job you are doing.
As always, your videos come out when I need them the most. Thanks!!
Does this guy make the most entertaining productivity videos ever?
@JuanBendana
4 жыл бұрын
That I've found so far! I totally agree. Can be such a bland topic if done incorrectly!
Tom, you featured so many of my fave creators in the b-rolls, that made me smile so much 😭😭😭 ❤
@JuanBendana
4 жыл бұрын
I was freaking out!
I liked this video Thomas - I work from home and have a video on how to do that effectively - but I love the tips on how to set up a workspace! Love it.
I love this vid... this is much more casual which is what we all want to see. It includes serious points with funny scenes... This is a big improvement.
The interesting part is, that despite this being the superior way of working and that the world for the first time is experimenting on this. After the pandemic is over everyone will go back to their offices and this way of working will not be adopted massivelly until 20 more years have passed.
“His is much longer than mines” you what? 😂
Thanks for sharing this video :) I have created a workplace that simply motivates me to sit and work there. No distractions around, clean table and comfortable chair. That works fine for me. Also I found very cozy to use some ligh strips to decorate a table. It helps to create an atmosphere Of course I would prefer to have a dedicated room for my work/study.
First really like the new cinematic style you seem to be adapting especially the intro. Second funny how I’m subscribed to must of the people you showcased in the video. It tells you something about it. You have theses people with different ways to approach and/or tackle stuff yet they all work towards that goal of self improvement. I don’t know this quarantine has me thinking about being different yet working for the same goal.
I like how the video started with other self improvement channels working from home👌
@JuanBendana
4 жыл бұрын
I agree! It was such an inspiring start!
I can work productively in a cluttered and noisy environment. I can selectively mute certain noise at will thanks to growing up with parents constantly yelling at each other at the top of their lungs.
Really enjoying the higher frequency of Anna appearing in your videos :D Great tips. I've been profoundly unproductive over the last 2 weeks, and I really need to take the concept of workspace isolation to heart.
I think this might be one of my favorite videos of yours! It is just so clean
Someone needs to make a breakdown video of this and talk about all the cameos.
@anishpatel9714
4 жыл бұрын
Why dont you do it?
Thanks Thomas; great video! I'm starting a new remote gig shortly (had completed my first WFH project recently) and was searching for info on further enhancing my work experience at home; your content here definitely delivered. Keep up the great work!
This was extremely well made, thanks for all the tips and advice!
10:34 well who was it Tom. Who’s your bias 😂
this quickly turned into tom's headphones review
@JuanBendana
4 жыл бұрын
Ahaha was thinking the same thing!
Your background is really stunning and really enjoying the impressive experimentation in your videos :) love that you keep the humour in your b-roll.
Wow! You used not only great content as usual but also shots of some of my favorite youtubers! I enjoyed a lot watching! Keep it up! Big hug from a Spanish dancer living in India! 🌟
Android 10 has Focus Mode that you can customize to only allow the apps you need during work! It's massively helpful for me.
@russshh
4 жыл бұрын
Abe Kurth That’s awesome. I used to use an extension Wastenotime but when I last checked it with a new old computer it wasn’t available:(
5:42 OMG it's hand like houses!!!
Almost all of my favorite youtubers in one video. Such blessing
Amazing content. I'm trying to do the same working from home, trying to organise my workspace in the best way, and while I'm doing videos about selfgrow and personal finance I'm sharing it on KZread
The elaborate set-up for the extra laptop... just for Spotify
The BTS bias quiz caught me off guard. Sjahha
thank you for being inclusive for people and providing advice for those who don't have that much space at home.
Watching your videos inspire me so much ♥️ Stay safe and always happy ♥️
Top notch as usual. I'm actually gonna release a video where I talk about the positive things about the whole Corona situation, (like benefits with working from home). Coming up later this week, stay tuned
Hi Mr Frank...I am a 17 yo girl and I've been home for the past 3 weeks and I've done nothing and I dont understand how I can finish a whole research project in a single night but I cant in 3 weeks any help?
Yasssss of all the things I love about your videos, a break in character is always fun!!!! She was right!!!!
Amazing advice I should probably follow but most likely won't
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I love how the video showed different youtubers. Really cool to see these subtle collabs in regular videos!
Thank you for making this timely video. Creating a working space that promotes our personal productivity in these uncertain times is a great way to continue living full out!
3:28 me at 6p.m. after shutting down my laptop
I really miss the library. I could get all my work done at the library.
Beautiful video Thomas. Looking forward to more content from you! 😊
Thanks for the upload and the goodie bag in the description.Lookin forward to reading your book
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Has anyone taken his Skillshare class? I'm curious!
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4 жыл бұрын
I have, i got a scolarship with them, and the classes are short and you can choose the "episode". But I recommend you make a list of what you want to learn and make a list of the classes, because I regret not having taken more courses, just out of laziness. But is really cool
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4 жыл бұрын
@@RawWrtochi19 oh is scholarship when they help you pay for your skill share account?? That would be AMAZING. Was it hard to apply for?
Just seeing this video today, I can attest to the fact this has been a game changer. I've always struggled with focus and staying on task and wfh really crushed that for me and effected my performance in work (I do dev work). I worked in my living room which is my play space and where my desktop lives. The mixing of the two was so vague and really started clouding my mind. Even the lack of routine of the whole commute disrupted me immensely since I would need to find a new substitute for the sense of stability. Generously last month, my mother who lives a 15-20min drive from me, has a great spare room which she has let me build into an office. I decorated it with a calm palette, got some nice plants, a crank standing desk and a great productivity monitor. I treat going there like a normal commute. I also get to spend more time with her when she isn't working which is nice after she lived out of country for 10 years. Everything was about the psychology of the space in particular keeping it minimalistic + the stuff mentioned in this video.
Just what I needed!! Omg other amazing KZreadrs cameo!! Love them all
10:34 OOOO Thomas I need to know your BTS bias!!!!! mines Jungkook!! but Jimin is a very very very close second basically neck and neck!!
@wolficeir
4 жыл бұрын
aleks kensington ew K-Pop 😑
@cursedsoul7941
4 жыл бұрын
Go away kid