Whether it’s because of your cute animal friend, streaming services, or the ease of access to snacks, we all get side-tracked when we work from home. Don’t let these common issues get in the way of you and your work. After all, you’re not getting paid to watch Netflix!
Many people are worried about keeping focused and disciplined while working from home, and it truly can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you stay laser-focused on your work, and what’s most important to you.
Have a Dedicated Workspace – Having a distinct area for work–cleared of distractions and excess noise–will help you lock in. Plus, having some separation between your work zone and your rest zone will allow you to more easily unwind when it’s time to turn everything off and clock out for the day.
Stay off Social Media – Unless your job revolves around social media, there is no reason for you to be scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat. Be mindful of how many times you’re itching for a scroll break, and if you have to, don’t be afraid to put limits on yourself during working hours.
Dress for Success – DO NOT (yes I said DO NOT) wear your pajamas during work hours. You never know when your boss is going to video call you, so it’s important to be groomed and dressed properly for work. Secondly, when you take the time to get ready for work as though you’re going to the office in person, it helps your mind transition more easily into work mode.
Set Boundaries – Practice with boundaries. For example, if you notice that you keep wanting to get up and putter around the kitchen for snacks, water refills, or something to distract yourself from your work, put a limit on how many times you can venture away from your desk during work hours. If you find yourself dozing off on the clock (which is very common if you’re working somewhere comfortable like your couch or bed), challenge yourself by setting the new rule that your laptop cannot be moved from your desk. This will keep you in your chair where you are much less likely to accidentally fall asleep.
Create a Schedule – Schedules help keep you on task and help encourage a task-oriented mindset. Give yourself specific goals and a specific amount of time for each project. Otherwise, you could end up spending an entire day writing a blog post, or whatever it is you do.
Take a Movement Break – Spend part of your lunch hour in the gym, doing some stretching, or taking a walk outside. Exercise can increase productivity, it also tends to get you in a better mood. So if you are having a bad day, go lift some weights or run.
While these are only suggestions, they could seriously improve your work ethic at home. Heck, some of these could even improve your work ethic at the office!
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