7 Productivity Tips to Be Your Best While Working From Home after a pandemic

After the quarantine in 2020 due to COVID 19, some of us have found be more productive working from home, but on the other hand, there are who think losing the structure provided by a regular office job can be detrimental to success. 

Many people working from home, whether they are self-employed, working remotely, or out on leave, experience difficulties that those in an office setting don’t. But there are still several ways you can be just as productive at home as in the office. 

We’ve collected the seven best tips to increase your productivity when working from home. 

1. WEAR YOUR PANTS: 

People who wear pants (not sweatpants, but actual pants) have increased productivity and higher success rates during sales calls and negotiations. Your dream of working from home in your pajama pants is counterproductive.

Recent articles from both. The Wall Street Journal and Forbes discuss the correlation between wardrobe choice and productivity. Workers who dressed in more professional attire had more confidence and higher levels of abstract thinking. Dressing for work helps place you in a different psychological mentality and helps set you in “work mode.” Don’t be a pajama-clad bedhead.

2. STICK TO A SCHEDULE:

When no one is around and directly holding you accountable, it’s easy to lose focus. Even when working remotely, you still need to arrive on time!. It should be the easy part, as your commute is likely across the living room and not traversing public transportation between two boroughs. Creating a regimented schedule will help you keep momentum throughout the day; you’ll likely be surprised by how much you can accomplish. Knowing when to shut your computer down is also crucial. If you’ve been accused of “bringing your work home with you,” this will likely be the most difficult aspect of your new work environment. Set your hours, stick to them. Period. You’ll be more productive overall, and your co-workers and clients will know when you are on and when you’re not. 

3.CREATE A COMFORTABLE WORKSPACE:

You should have a dedicated home office space. When you have a dedicated and private space to work, you will be able to separate work and play. In addition, the unassuming act of shutting the door to your office will help maintain focus and eliminate distractions.

4. LEARN THE BEST WAY TO COMMUNICATE:

This is especially crucial for those working in teams who are used to leaning over the desk and simply chatting with colleagues. There are almost too many ways to communicate these days. Discover and take advantage of the methods that work best for you and your team.  

5. TAKE BREAKS: 

For some of us, it is easy to lose track of time when we are working in our own space alone. Do not spend the entire day sitting at your desk uninterrupted. Take breaks to step away from your computer, stretch, and eat lunch somewhere other than your desktop. 

6. BE HEALTHY:

Ok, do not worry, you don’t have to drink wheatgrass and smoothies for breakfast just because you’re working from home. You can if you want, of course, but seriously. Incorporating healthy habits into your workday will help set you up for success. 

Working from home can be challenging because you are faced with distractions and temptations (for example, your entire kitchen is not just the office pantry). Be clever and healthy – your attention to detail and ability to focus will thrive.  

7. CONNECT: 

This is a fast-paced world. Make sure your internet can keep up and invest in the proper tools that enable you to keep up with a typical office!