WORK FROM HOME? Tips for staying Focused and Productive

Operating at home can be successful, but it can also go wrong. Work from home offers more flexibility, improved health, and less tension. On top of all that, there are the financial advantages of not paying for going to the workplace, or for that pricey takeaway lunch. Without a suitable office room, a prioritized schedule, and on-the-spot monitoring, it’s all too convenient to be distracted and to do very little. Here are tips on how to work from home efficiently and increase your productivity.

Prepare a schedule:

Pre-planning the day before starting work will help to meet goals and complete tasks. Write down a list of assignments the night before, or set a schedule for the separation of various projects. Check out your list when you’re done, to get that feeling of satisfaction.

Example pre-plan for a morning person:

• 07:30 AM – Yoga/exercise
• 08:00 AM – Breakfast
• 08:30 AM – Work on project A
• Noon – Lunch
• 12:30 PM – Work on project B
• 3:00 PM – Self-learn time
• 4:00 PM – Work out

Keep up the routine:

Operating from home has big advantages, such as flexibility! However, there is a possibility that there will be no normal and regular working hours. Staying motivated can be difficult without anyone looking over your shoulder or the normal office routine. Establish daily routines and structure to ensure high productivity. Ex. set deadlines for work, schedule breaks down. A drink water reminder app could remind you of a short break and a drink.

Dress as if you don’t work from home:

Working in pajamas during the day can decreases productivity and leaves you a little sleepy. One crucial tip to work at home is to get dressed and prepared, as usual. This will make you feel more comfortable and more effective to take the day straight away.

Investing in an office chair at home:

Posture is critical during work at home. Investing in a decent office chair is fit for the back and the shoulders because a bad standing contributes to tiredness.

Adjust your surroundings:

There is more structure in the assigned area to operate from home. Nevertheless, often it is also important to adjust the environment to get a fresh perspective. It may be a new place in your home (with a new outlook).

Enjoy delicious yet balanced meals when working from home:

Eating healthy, and being creative in the kitchen, encourages you to take a nice break from work. Avoid those easy-to-grab sugary snacks, which can cause exhaustion and lower productivity. Instead, eat nutritious foods to keep your brain concentrated.

Avoid distractions:

Interruptions that come with your personal life will take time without even realizing it. It’s a good idea to set the schedule for personal things that need to be completed, and to set the time for that after the day of work is finished. Stop combining ‘company with fun’ to work productively from home.

Listen to some of your favorite tracks:

Who’s not in love with music? Playing music has been shown to improve productivity and help the brain concentrate. Choose your favorite tunes to listen to when you’re working, to refresh your inspiration during the day. A good pair of noise-canceling headphones also helps to block any background noise that could be present when working from home.

Know when to stop working:

Keep the personal and job time apart. It’s really easy to let work-life blend into home life when you work from home. This could be detrimental to productivity and satisfaction. Make sure you follow your plan, and at the end of the day, you shut your laptop and leave the workday behind. Everybody wants to relax, and that will have a good effect on the next working day.

You can be a work from home wizard if you follow these tricks. You can also find that your days at home are your most productive!

What are your suggestions for working from home efficiently? Let me know in the comments section.