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In the midst of these challenging circumstances, not a few have had to change their daily routine and habits and start doing remote work.
Are you one of those people? Here are 10 tips to help you succeed when working from home.
1. Define a workplace
To avoid distractions and enter work mode, you need to define a place destined only to work.
When working from home, boundaries between work and everyday life are sometimes blurred and makes it difficult to completely disconnect from work. For this reason, you need to be intentional in finding and conserving that workspace, which is so much needed to maintain your productivity if you want to do a good remote work.
2. Create a comfortable space
Comfort is a priority when working from home. A poorly lit and poorly acclimatized room can be an unnecessary challenge. Natural lighting and white light are useful allies and you should also consider the comfort of the chair, the size of the desk and the availability of Wi-Fi.
3. Don\’t stay in your pajamas
One of the positive things about working from home is that physical appearance is no longer a priority. You don\’t have to dress as formally as in an office, but the simple act of changing clothes influences your brain to enter work mode. Building confidence by grooming and dressing will also help you feel like you\’re working.
4. Plan your routine and define your schedule
The best way to start your day well is to plan ahead. Plan your routine: tasks, lunchtime, entry and exit times (without forgetting that coffee break) so you can maintain high productivity.
5. Use productivity and project management tools
To keep track of your time, we recommend you to use tools such as Tmetricc that measures the time you spend on each task. Trello is another tool that will help you organize yourself by priorities and tasks, making it possible to have more control over the tasks that are already done and those that are left to do.
6. Communicate well and often
If you are not used to working from home, you may be encountering difficulties in communicating with your coworkers. Work on a realistic communication plan (people you need to communicate with, issues to discuss, frequency of communication, etc). Tools like Slack, Zoom, Hangouts o Skype have become a great support for remote workers.
7. Work on the most important tasks first
The saying \»Don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done today\» has its updated version (and collaborated by scientific studies): \»Don’t leave for later the most difficult tasks\» The first hours of the day are the most productive, so take advantage of this doing first the most stressful tasks and dedicate the rest of the day to meetings, calls and tasks that are more enjoyable.
8. Prepare your meals the night before
When you’re at home you will be tempted to make yourself a good breakfast or cook the dinner, something you could not do in an office. Don\’t waste that valuable time and cook the day before. It will also help you keep your head clearer since you won’t have an additional task.
9. Plan interruptions
Techniques like Pomodoro will help you stay focused since you have a time of focus followed by a time of rest in which you can let yourself be interrupted by urgent tasks. Working in focus blocks will keep you from getting exhausted. Apps like Forest, which allows you to plant a tree for each block, make working easier and more fun.
10. Take breaks
Set aside some time for small breaks. Get up from your workplace and go to the kitchen or living room. Pauses will help you increase your productivity and creativity.
Bonus tip: Add a soundtrack to your life
Listening to music, turning on the television and having it played in the background or listening to white noise are some of the tips that many people find useful when focus is needed. Playing office sounds is also a good way to get into work mode.
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These 10 tips will help you be more productive and succeed at remote work.
What are the ones you\’re going to put into practice?
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