How To Work Productively From Home
EV-Consultech • Jul 13, 2020
How to Work Productively From Home
It can be challenging to work efficiently when we are doing so remotely from the comfort of our homes. While there may be certain benefits we enjoy such as greater flexibility, saved commute time, and more family time, there are also considerable disadvantages to working from home. Distractions, difficulties in communication, and slow internet speeds can all hamper our ability to be productive from home.
So, is there a simple solution? Well, one decision alone won't fix the problem of job inefficiency. However, there are a number of habitual changes or decisions we can all make that will greatly increase our productivity during this stay-at-home season.
Define your workspace
It is crucial for every employee working remotely to set apart a specific place in their house for their job alone - preferably one in a secluded room relatively clutter-free. Believe it or not, clutter can have a significant impact on mental focus, and a quieter and distraction-free workspace will promote a clear mind and improve your productivity greatly.
Dress for the job
Just as clutter and noise can distract you from your job, so can the way you dress. If you wear leisure clothes during your workday, you are more likely to consider the home aspect of working from home instead of the work itself. However, if you wear the clothes you would normally wear to work, you will be much more likely to be focused on the job at hand.
Ensure your technology works for you
We have all at some point experienced the feeling of working with a slow computer or inadequate internet speed. Our computers and internet should be working for us, not the other way around. Nevertheless, often we can find ourselves making do with what we have to save us money or the hassle of upgrading. But it is hard to argue against the fact that an outdated computer or slow internet speeds will not be very likely to help us work efficiently. So upgrade your systems or home internet if you need to. You'll thank yourself later!
Take a break
When out of the house at work, most of us take breaks periodically. Even though this time is not spent working, it does help retain mental clarity, keeping us productive and reducing the risk of burnout. So make sure you take short breaks regularly to keep you working at your best capacity.
Minimize unnecessary distractions
No matter how efficient you may work at home, it is very difficult to replicate the same productivity that is possible in an office space where the environment is centered around work. There are certain distractions that may be unavoidable in your home, such as taking care of your children. Nevertheless, make sure those unnecessary distractions are taken care of.
- Are you prone to use your smartphone for non-work related activities? Silence those notifications or turn off your phone if it isn't being used during your workday.
- Is your home environment generally noisy? Purchase a pair of noise-cancelling headphones to help your mind concentrate on tasks that matter.
- Are you often tired or hungry during your workday? Make sure to eat before your shift and brew a cup of coffee so you have the strength and awareness you need to function well in all you do.
You're a choice away from efficient working!
Although it would be great if they did, habits don't appear overnight. They must be practiced! If you want to increase your productivity at home, commit to changing some of the patterns you may have established and practice what will help you succeed at your job now, You won't regret it.
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