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Many of us, hard workers, have been pushed to exhaustion by the pandemic.
We had to work from home while coping with domestic chores and the kids' boredom.
This might be particularly difficult for people who want a specific workspace and environment in order to be productive and complete their responsibilities on time.
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, who has risen to the top of Forbes' list of billionaires, has stated:
“Working remotely has allowed me to devote my time to long-term planning while spending more time with my family, thus making me happier and more effective at work.”
So, when he can do it, why can’t you? Let’s read some tips to increase your productivity at home!
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It's not rocket science to maintain a cheerful attitude while working from home. However, still, it's a mindset that most of us fail to adopt.
Holly Reisem Hanna, the founder of the work at home woman, beautifully summarizes the remote work concept as:
“People must understand that, while working from home provides a lot of flexibility and freedom, it is still a professional position and must be performed as such.”
She further states that:
Furthermore, if you prefer to seek advice from a senior or other colleagues before making a final choice, you may find it difficult to adjust to remote working.
Yes, it highly depends on your personality and how you cope with social isolation.
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Everyone who works from home has to establish certain things like:
Working remotely presents distinct obstacles to each of us, not just because of our diverse personalities but also because of our different lives and types of work.
Despite this, many of the difficulties we confront as remote employees are similar. So here are some helpful tips to increase your productivity at home:
Most people prefer to choose a remote job to have the flexibility to work whenever and wherever.
Of course, that’s the biggest perk you can get.
However, the flexibility can turn into a forced responsibility real quick if you just keep following a whenever-wherever schedule.
Here watch a quick video by Meghan Livingstone to set a working-from-home routine:
Start from 3:53
Meghan explains working from home is a lifestyle one has to adopt. She has stated some tips in the video. To summarize:
When it comes to getting yourself out of bed each day, a routine can be more effective than a clock.
Look for an established activity to use as your signal, such as brushing your teeth or returning from a dog walk.
That way, you'll be able to incorporate the new habit of starting your workday with a smile.
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Picking the right time to work is the key to kick start your productive day.
You could use your golden time of the day to catch up on your important tasks or projects.
Mark Royal, a senior director at Korn Ferry, recommends decluttering your day by focusing on the most important tasks.
Even though you're working from home, you don't have to be unprofessional in any manner.
Set aside a desk or table and certain office supplies (notepad, sticky notes, pen, anything you might need) to be utilized just for work.
Your job aims to learn new skills and make money efficiently, so keeping your professional and personal work (freelancing) separate can help you a lot.
Making even minor distinctions between work and personal hours helps your brain identify when you're not on the clock, which helps you reach a good work-life balance.
Here watch a word-life balance TED talk by Nigel Marsh before moving forward:
https://www.ted.com/talks/nigel_marsh_how_to_make_work_life_balance_work
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Loneliness, isolation, and solitude are all challenges that extroverts face when working remotely.
Determine how much engagement you require to feel included and linked to other employees.
The goal is to stay connected with your team members even though you are remotely working.
As we explained earlier, you should start your workday with an established habit to signal your mind: “Okay! It’s Time!”
Another tip is to set a habit that will signal it’s officially time to stop working!
For example, say one day, your 9 to 5 job turned into a 9 to 9 job because you weren’t feeling productive or energetic enough to meet the deadline.
So, you had to put in extra effort to complete your assigned tasks.
However, you shouldn’t make this into everyday practice; otherwise, you might get tired, bored, frustrated, and stressed.
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Yes, your remote work has flexible working hours.
Yes, working from home allows you to have a convenient and relaxed working environment.
However, sometimes it can be too much to handle all that chill work attitude. Elizabeth Scott explains:
When working at a computer or doing other sedentary activities, it's crucial to get up and walk every hour or so to keep your blood flowing.
Moving your eyes away from the screen frequently is also beneficial, even if it's only for 10-20 seconds.
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Here are some helpful tips in Plastk’s expert experience to get the best out of your working from home job:
Surely, all the employers and employees need answers to this query, so here you go:
Bottom Line
Disruptions can affect productivity for individuals who aren't used to working remotely or don't have a well-organized workstation at home.
After all, you're in your safe area ‘home’ you have always used for relaxation after work, and not for work.
However, your perspective is your power!
How well you can manage your remote work is in your hands. What did you say? Are you stressed about it?
Give this guide a read, and you won’t be anymore. Hehe!