Working from home sounds like an easy thing but until you have actually started working from home, you won’t realise how difficult it can be to work from home.
There are times when you simply can’t get to work or must work from home. Sick days are examples of such times. Serious pandemic or epidemics can cause such situations.
People are normally confined to their homes in such circumstances and need a new medium through which they can get work done effectively.
Sometimes considering the work expected of them to be done, some people even consider going to the office to get the work done. But it is very important that you put your health first.
Don’t take unnecessary risks by exposing your health all in the name of keeping your business going. Especially if it is possible to work from home.
Remember, your health is more important. Below we will discuss some simple tips to make working from home easier and keep your business alive.
Tips for working from home
1. Setup a home workspace
The first important step is to setup a workspace at home. Yes, you can just grab your laptop and sit on your bed and start working. But it will be impossible to actually get work done effectively if you are in bed.
Working in the living room where other members of the family are gathered and chatting or watching TV won’t help either. They are going to distract you. The fewer the distractions the better.
So find a silent space where there will be less distractions. A place where you can work without any trouble or interruptions. It will be even better if you can get an atmosphere just like the one in your office.
When your home working environment is similar to the one at the office, it helps you to focus on your job even better because once you go there, you know it is business time.
2. Find a favourable internet plan
In a serious pandemic, chances are you may be at home for a while. For this reason you should get a favourable data plan with great speed. To make your work from home easier.
There is nothing more frustrating than running out of data at a crucial point in an important meeting. Or failing to send an important information due to slow internet service.
So make sure you get a good internet service provider to make your home from home easier.
3. Setup electronic data transfer
Don’t forget that since you are working from home, your mode of information circulation will be electronic now. Therefore, it may important to get a printer and a scanner, in the event that your work requires for data to be printed out.
4. Be disciplined
One very important thing you need to be able to effectively work from home is self discipline. When you work from home, it will be easy to get drawn into irrelevant things like the television or some trouble with the kids.
You have to stay disciplined and not lose focus. When it is time for work, concentrate solely on work. And when working hours are over, you can go back to fun times with the family as usual.
So it is very important to get a planner and write down everything you are supposed to get done in the day.
Remember to also look the part, especially if your work requires you to video chat with others. Looking the part will also help you focus on work and not get distracted.
Self care tips for working from home
When you work from home, it is easy to let your self go and not pay any attention to yourself. Below are some self care tips for working from home.
1. Declutter your space
It is important that you declutter your space. Decluttering has some amazing benefits on your physical, mental and emotional health. When you declutter your space, you feel more relaxed and at peace.
So get rid of things that are of no use or you no longer need. Get storage baskets for the things you will definitely need but have no use right now.
2. Stick to a routine
When you are home all the time, it is easier to get caught up in one thing. That is why it is important to stick to a routine. Get a planner, to plan your weeks and your days and stick to the schedule.
Make sure that you include everything on your planner and add a break time in there somewhere to help you refresh your mind.
3. Get some fresh air
When you have everything you will need at home, you can go a whole week without even stepping out for some fresh air or feeling the sunlight on your skin.
But it is very important that you step out for some few minutes. You can try stretching at the backyard. Or you can try yoga or some exercises in the garden.
You can even just go and sit outside for a few minutes just for some fresh air everyday. Adding this to your daily routine will help boost your mood and make you feel better.
4. Try new things
If staying at home all day isn’t something you always do, it can be a very difficult adjustment at this time. So it is important that you use this time to try new things at home.
You can use this time to also get some work around the house done, try new recipes and some diy projects and crafts.
5. Keep in touch with loved ones
It is also very important that you stay in touch with your family and friends at this time. You can simply call them on phone, check on them on social media or send them a text message every now and then.
Working from home can be a difficult adjustment but we hope these tips help make them a little easier.
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It’s so odd trying to adapt to doing everything from home. You’re completely right though, routine is so important ! The first few days I was in a real rut and then I put a routine into place and it really helped me get a sense of normality. I’ve also found that I need to be firm on lunch breaks because it’s easy to get carried away and stay at your desk without the normal reminders. Everyday I get up for lunch and try and move around a bit during that time to stop me from getting restless.
I hope you’re staying well !
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A very interesting article, especially these days!!
It’s hard to create a routine to work at home! For me, before I start working, it becomes crucial to take off my pajamas, wear something different and make-up slightly my skin, so that to separate “housewife life” and work!
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