How to stay productive while working from home

Remote working or working from home is a dream of many employees nowadays. You can get a flexible work schedule, save more money, and no stress of commuting. But not everyone enjoys the work from home arrangement. Some are struggling when it comes to productivity and creativity because potential distractions are everywhere at home.

Good thing, there are ways for you to boost your productivity.  We can help you make your home office the most productive space it can be. Follow these simple tips.

Organize your work environment

You don’t need to have a massive home office to be productive at home. We’ll if you have that much space then you are lucky. You only need a quiet and clean room, a table, and a comfy chair. The best corner of the house is the ones close to windows where natural light and air can come in. If you have time, try painting your room with light colors. If you don’t have your own room, buy quality headphones and play some music.

Good Morning Routine

We know waking up early in the morning isn’t hard when you work from home, but you should never skip breakfast no matter what time you woke up. You still need energy even when you work from home. Skipping your breakfast is all bad for your health. Doing some light exercise is also a good routine to warm up your brain.

Learn how to prioritize tasks

The work environment isn’t the only problem in working from home. Sometimes juggling tasks can be problematic also. Some people are struggling to complete their tasks because they have just too much on their plate and they don’t know where to start. If you are in this situation, writing all your tasks can help you. While you are doing you will have an idea which of your tasks is more important than the others.  You can also use some productivity apps to be organized.

Take a break

Many employees may achieve work and life balance when they work from home. But this may not apply to all workers. In fact, some employees tend to work longer hours at home. Some are even working during the weekend to complete all their task. This isn’t good.

It’s true, you may complete all your task for the day but you may suffer from burnout in return. So learn when to take a break. Try also taking a pause in between your task especially if you are already working for long stretches of time. Maybe try playing some games where you can earn real money. Some websites in Vietnam allows you to play card games for free. These are called đánh bài online đổi thưởng in Vietnamese.  Just be sure you don’t get distracted and get back to your task immediately.

Dress properly

The remote work policy is a great opportunity for you to wear your comfy pajamas while working. But don’t do it. This is a bad habit. Try to dress professionally every time you go to your work station. It can help you draw the fine line between work and life if you dress properly for work. Dressing professionally also promotes productivity. Plus you will always be ready, should an urgent video conference comes.

Reward yourself

Many employees forgot this part, but this is important to condition your mind on your next project or task. When you get things done, try rewarding yourself with the things you love. Buy your favorite foods or maybe play your favorite games with your friends and family. When you complete a big project, maybe it’s time to go to your dream vacation. By doing this, you are conditioning your brain to do better on your future projects. When you reward yourself every time you complete a project, you will be more motivated to complete every task you have.