How To Work From Home Effectively
12 May 2023
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How To Work From Home Effectively
Are you struggling to work from home? Do you find that there are too many distractions? However, you love working from home and don't miss the hustle and bustle of being stuck in traffic.
Here are the top tips for working from home for more productivity and increasing your well-being. I personally have done this and it really works.
TIP 1. Get up early and get dressed! – How to work from home effectively
Getting up and getting dressed may sound obvious but actually, knowing you don’t have to travel or be dressed for work can be so tempting to stay in your dressing gown or pyjamas. Get up early like you would as if you are going to the office and get ready.
On days at home, I shower then I wear smart but casual clothes. Wearing bedclothes or joggers would make you feel lazy and you’d be less inclined to feel like you’re bossing it!
I have worked from home for years and I actually prefer it, rather than working in an office. Strangely I find working in an office more distracting than working from home.
TIP 2. Be firm with family and friends
Why do people assume if you're working from home that means not working? When people ask you to come around, be firm and say you have a lot of work on, which you will do and decline without hurting anyone’s feelings. Start as you mean to go on with friends and family. They will soon realise that working from home for you is actual work and not a day off.
However, you ARE entitled to take a break. Go for lunch rather than meet them at your home. Getting out will do you good, just be firm with the times, just like you would if you worked in an office. If you're not firm an hour can turn into an afternoon which will mean working late and playing catch up, plus could get you into a lot of trouble with your Boss.
3. Make sure your environment is clean and clutter-free
How To Work From Home Effectively
I can’t work in a messy environment and my office is my kitchen/dining room. Start your day fresh in a clean and uncluttered environment. This will do wonders for your mental well-being and your productivity.
Do not leave the housework for days that you are working from home.
4. Limit distractions
People I have worked with before have discussed daytime tv shows with me, for me, this is an absolute no-no. I like to work in silence or have at the most a bit of background music as I am easily distracted and watching tv will not allow me to focus. Limit distractions by leaving the TV turned off.
Turning your phone on silent for social media messages and notifications is also advisable, my phone is now constantly on silent for notifications due to distractions. Having a quick look at a notification can suddenly turn into 10 minutes or more.
5. Have a relaxing fragrant environment
When working from home I like my area to be scented with a candle or to have a wax melt melting. This makes my environment relaxing which helps my mind focus. Scents are very powerful to the human brain.
During the day I opt for uplifting scents such as lemongrass and ginger or other citrus or fruity scents.
In the evening I like to change the atmosphere and I opt for a completely different scent that is more sophisticated and sultry like Dark Opium or Dark Honey and Tobacco.
I hope this helps you work From home effectively.
