Staying Organized, Focused and Productive- When working at Home.

Working from home, Teleworking, Remote work. Whatsoever you call it,

Remote working can seem like a dream —No morning commute, No dress code, until personal obligations get in the way. These distractions are easy to ignore in an office, but at home it can be difficult to draw the line between personal and professional time.

“Working at home brings business and personal aspects of life together under one roof,”“As a result, it is way easy to get distracted and lose your motivation, leading to lower productivity (and lower billable hours!).

There are numerous advantages to working from home. But there are many challenges, too, such as staying focused and doing your best work. Find ways to motivate yourself to work positively and productively. Highlight things that will likely distract you, and take steps to deal with them.

Ultimately, your WFH guilt is tied to what people think you’re doing versus what you’re actually doing. Co-workers, managers, and even family and friends may have the wrong idea about your workday, but you don’t have to feel guilty about their perceptions of remote work. Your job is to be a hard-working team member that adheres to company policies and best practices just like anyone else. After all, you were entrusted with a remote work assignment because you can get the job done from home, the office, or anywhere in between. So, log in on time, put your feet up, and get to work!

Wake up well ahead of your office hours, freshen up, and take care of your appearance. This will go a long way towards helping you feel super energetic throughout the day. “Dress for success” should be your motto, even while working from home!

Your Home-Office or Work Space

Creating an effective workspace is essential if you want to stay on track and get things done. Set up a workspace that’s comfortable and appropriate for your job, and do everything you can to limit interruptions. You should stay away from any distractions or loud noise so that you can focus on your work. Next, make sure that you have everything you need within easy reach.

                         

Create a Calendar

Prioritize daily what work needs to get done for you to hit your deadlines and then write it down. You could use a whiteboard, a planner, or an online calendar. The objective is to have a visual of what you need to focus on so that when your mind starts to wander, you see the list, and you get back to work.

Make your to-do lists and stay motivated

Effective time management is essential if you want to continue hitting your deadlines when you’re working from home. The next essential element of focused home working is getting organized. Organize and prioritize key tasks with a To Do List. Make a note of all your long term and short term goals for your work schedule on an everyday basis. This also helps you stay organized & When you check off your goals one by one it makes you realize that you are making gradual but steady progress.

Setting up Work Hours

Create designated work hours, and communicate them to your colleagues and house members. Manage your time effectively and take advantage of the comfort you are getting without having to go through the pain of commuting.

Taking Short Breaks

Sometimes it is good to take a short break from your work routine. Get off the computer screen and give your eyes and mind a break it deserves.These breaks are just like you walking to the break room or stopping by someone’s desk to chat, when you are in office. Before your day starts, plan when you can take breaks based on your meeting calendar, workload, and priorities.

Communication the Best Key to being Successful in Working Remotely

The secret to make it smooth is to communicate with your manager and colleagues. To make your work-at-home successful, it is vital that you continue coming up with a daily plan from your side & also make sure you do the same for everyone in your team and keep yourself up-to-date with any new things in progress.

We all know that each person is different and so are their working habits. But bringing these above changes in our work style will make us more productive and efficient.

The pandemic is not going anywhere for at least for some time, so give ‘Work At Home’ a best shot and make the best use of it by staying focused and productive at home during the pandemic.