Working from home can be great, but it can also have its pitfalls. It takes getting used to and time for adjustment to your new work environment. Most people struggle with working from home until it becomes their normal and they adjust their routine to maximize productivity while at home. Here are a few tips to help you get your best work done while at home.
Maximize your tools
You don’t need a separate room for an office, but you do need a dedicated space where you will work. Your homework space should have all of the working tools that you need. Make sure you have all of the tools that you need to do your job. Make sure you have a laptop, VPN, monitor, and any other essential tools for working.
Use a dedicated space in your home from work. This will also help you disconnect when work is over. You don’t want your work to overflow into every aspect of your life. A separate space will make working from home much more manageable.
Keep a routine
Keeping a routine is critical for working from home. Without a commute, there are no defining lines between work and home. Plus, you can keep hitting snooze on your alarm without much consequence. That makes it easy to fall into the trap of oversleeping and wearing pajamas all day long.
Set your alarm to get up at least an hour before you need to get online and start working. This will give you time to get dressed and have a proper breakfast. Opinions differ on whether you should still wear your business casual while working from home. The best practice is that you should have separate clothes for working and lounging to help define the time between when you are working when you are not.
Take a lunch break
There is no need to work straight through your lunch break. Take the time to make or order food and try to sit in a different part of your home while eating, if possible. This helps to set another healthy boundary.
Take other breaks throughout the day as well. If you take breaks when working in the office, do the same when working from home. These breaks can be anything from doing 10 jumping jacks or folding some of your laundries. Taking breaks throughout the day will make your workday much more productive.
Move throughout the day
Working from home gives you a great opportunity to do mini-workouts throughout the day. Set your alarm to take a 10-15 minute workout break every hour or two. During this time, you can find a quick YouTube workout or do a routine of squats, burpees, and jumping jacks. This will get your heart rate up and help you stay focused during your working blocks.
Stay connected
Working from home can be very isolating. Therefore, it is extra important to work at staying connected with friends and family. Call and text your friends and family and schedule times for Zoom calls and other interactions. This will help with the feeling of loneliness that can come from working from home.
Working from home can be amazing. Try out our tips and be working from home rockstar!
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