Five Tips on How to Work from Home Successfully
Because of the current events that has been going on for weeks, majority of us are forced to work remotely at home. Although this is still definitely a huge blessing, we may find a few distractions that may keep us from being productive which is a big no no! So I am sharing Five Tips on How to Work from Home Successfully that you may find helpful!
Five Tips on How to Work from Home Successfully
1. Find a comfortable space allocated for work ONLY!
Now, this space does not have to be huge or it’s definitely unnecessary for you to set-up a home office if you don’t have one. If you do, that’s a huge extra! The most important thing is having a comfortable space that you only use for work.
If I say comfortable that means having a clean, organize and functional space. This will allow you to be more productive since you are at ease with your environment.
It’s also good to use this space mainly for your work to avoid distractions that may stop you from meeting deadlines or trom doing your tasks effeciently.
2. Create a to-do List
This is one of the oldest tricks in the book but it always works! Make a list of all your weekly and daily tasks so you have a visual guide on all your responsibilities. It is important to point out any deadlines (if any) so you can prioritize them.
I would suggest listing the most important tasks down to the lesser important ones to guide you on where to begin.
Having a list also help you keep a track on your productivity plus it’s absolutely satisfying to cross every task you have on your list!
3. Allocate realistic time on each task or project
Pressuring yourself to finish any task or project that you have will only cause you to lose your focus. Relax! Carefully set a realistic timeline on your daily or weekly tasks and stick to it!
Spend more time on things that needs more attention and detail and finish things that you can finish immediately. Keep in mind that working fast does not always mean a job well done. Accuracy is most important and more valued by majority of companies.
4. Play some music or listen to a podcast
If listening to something makes you more productive, go for it! Personally, I prefer listening to some slow music or even documentaries on YouTube that I know I will not watch when I have a free time.
This helps ease your brain especially when you have a few deadlines to beat or when you’re simply feeling tired. Music or podcasts, depending on your preference, also helps soothe your mood which allows you to have a better judgement especially when deciding something for your project or your team.
5. Stay away from your cellphone!
If your cellphone is not necessary for your job, stay away from it! Cellphones are the one of the biggest distractions in any work place and it will hurt not only your productivity but also your focus.
Be responsible and only use your cellphone when necessary or on your breaks. Doing this will allow you to finish your tasks on a timely manner since you are more focused.
A big bonus on this list is to not forget to slow down, take a break and do not stress so much! You will get things done so long that you focus and plan your day right! Don’t forget to also have a good night rest and eat healthy! It’s important to focus on our overall health TODAY more than ever.
Till next time and please stay safe!
3 Comments
elizaw55
This was a good list. I like to listen to music while I work. I find that it helps me to stay centered on the task at hand. Nice post.
thatgirlarlene
Listening to music always help! Thanks for reading! 🙂
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