How To Be Productive Working From Home

As convenient and beneficial as working from home can be, it can also prove to be damaging to productivity. You may wonder how to be productive working from home.

The trouble is, up until now, you are associated your home as a space for relaxing. So, it can be difficult switching to a more productive mindset when you are in the comfort of your home.

The good news is, there are ways to boost your productivity when remote working. Here, you will discover some of the best ways to stay productive when working at home.

1. De-clutter your workspace

You are going to find it hard to stay productive if your workspace is cluttered. So, before you start, take time to clean up the area you are planning on working in. Get rid of any clutter and organize the space. The cleaner and tidier the space is, the easier you will find it to focus on your work.

2. Take breaks to get out in the yard

Suddenly being cooped up in the house all day can be detrimental to productivity. It can cause issues with low mood and leave you feeling less motivated to get through your workload.

By taking regular breaks and making time to get out into the yard, it can really boost those productivity levels. Spend just 10-15 minutes gardening or reading a book outdoors to help refresh productivity levels.

3. Always prepare for the day ahead

When you go out to work, you know there are things you need to do to get ready for the day. You have a routine which prepares you for work. However, when you start working from home you don’t really have that.

Rather than thinking you can now work in your pajamas all day, make the effort to get dressed. Create a morning routine which sets you up for work. That way, you will find it much easier to stay productive if your mindset is geared towards work.

4. Utilize the power of nature

Did you know that plants and flowers can help you to feel more motivated? Adding them into your workspace can help to brighten up the working environment. Numerous studies have shown how effective greenery can be within an office environment. So, if you want an easy way to stay productive, add a few houseplants and flowers to your home office.

You can also utilize the power of scent too. In some countries, workplaces spray citrus scents to boost employee productivity. Try experimenting with different scents to see which ones make you work more efficiently.

Staying productive when working at home isnít easy but it is doable. The above are some of the best methods you can try to increase those productivity levels. Taking regular breaks away from your computer are important, not just for productivity but for your health too.

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5. Setting Up a Work At Home Office

If you want to boost your productivity levels when working from home, it helps to set up an office. Having an area purely dedicated to working will help you to separate work from leisure.

The question is, how can you set up an effective home office environment? Here, you will discover some of the best ways to set up a work at home office and the key things to consider.

Consider how long you will be working from home

The first thing you need to think about is how long you will be working from home. If it is only a very short period of time, it would be pointless investing in an entire home office set up. In this situation, it would be better to invest in just the essentials.

However, if you have the budget it could be worth setting up a permanent home office. That way, you will always have somewhere set up to work at home if needed.

Making sure you have the right equipment

You are going to need some level of equipment to work from home. At the very least, you are going to need a laptop or desktop computer and a desk.

If you aren’t setting up a permanent home office, you can use things such as the dining room table or a makeshift bedroom office. Some people are even getting creative and using an ironing board as a stand-up desk option.

Other things you are going to need include a good internet connection and online security.

In my other post about working from home, I cover how you can set up the right tech to help you be productive at home.

Ensure the space has plenty of natural sunlight

When you are stuck indoors, you won’t be getting as much natural sunlight as you usually would. This can have an impact on how productive and motivated you are. Numerous studies have revealed the damaging impact limited natural daylight can have on workers in an office setting and the same applies at home.

So, make sure you are going to be working in a part of the home which benefits from a lot of daylight. If there isn’t a space available, you might want to consider investing in a daylight bulb. These are designed to replicate natural daylight.

Focus on comfort

Your home office should be a comfortable place you can work too. This means, providing plenty of support for your back if you are working at a desk for example.

If you aren’t comfortable, you are not going to get much work completed. You will also find it beneficial to surround yourself with things that make you happiest, such as photos of the family and plants or flowers.

These are some of the basics you should consider when setting up an home office. Whether you are setting up a permanent or temporary office space, you need to ensure it has everything you need and it is quiet and comfortable to work in.

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Are you used to be working in the office with other colleagues but now need to work from home? What challenges do you have and how do you resolve? Share with your comment below.