This is the time when most of us are working from home or remotely. If you usually work from home, there may not be much change except that you may have kids and your spouse at home.

These tips for working remotely will help you set your working schedules and be productive if you usually work in an office environment.

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But if you go to an office for work, but recent changes have prompted you to stay home, it won’t be easy to manage working hours. You may feel like you are always working.

To counteract this problem, you can try making some changes and start working productively from home. I usually do most of my work at home, but it feels like I am always working. I have to tell myself that working time is over.

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Tips for working remotely or from work

1. Designated working area

The designated work area is essential to motivate to work. Being at home and having a clearly defined place for working is necessary.

You will feel inspired to start work at the designated time.

2. Figure out your optimum working time

You can choose your own hours if you are not required to work for a specific time. This will keep you more productive. Some people feel more productive while working during the morning, and some are night owls and work better, right?

Moreover, working is always easy when all the other family members sleep.

3. Finish your work in a set time

Finish your work at the designated time the way you do in the office. It will help you reduce working hours, and you will be able to accomplish more in less time.

Otherwise, you may feel like you are always working.

4. Use time blocking

While working in an office environment, you don’t have so many distractions. However, it is different when you work from home. There are always tonnes of tasks at home which need your attention.

Working by blocking your time can help you shut your mind off those tasks and focus on the work at hand.

5. Figure out your working style

Some people love to work in silence, while some like some soft noise. Unfortunately, going to a cafe for work is impossible now; you can use some free apps to generate that noise.

If you love silence, you can use some noise-canceling earphones. However, if you have kids at home, you also have to think according to their timings. So if your kids wake up late, working early may be a good option for you.

If everybody else goes to bed early, make use of that time and work during that time.

6. Make clear boundaries

Have clear boundaries on when to start working and when to log off. Working from home has perks, but sometimes you may be constantly working. There should be a clear line between home and work.

7. Create a self-care routine

Take some me-time. While working from home, you may get so busy with work and family that you stop caring for yourself. Take some time to pamper yourself and keep some routines for yourself.

Like, don’t get lazy with your morning beauty routine. It is necessary even if you are staying home. Make it more relaxed and take time to do those things; otherwise, you do it in a hurry.

Staying positive and following all the guidelines can be the best thing you can do. Positive affirmations also play an essential role in work, as they will help you through this tough time. Say these positive affirmations,

• I am a safe space
• I am healthy and happy
• I can confront whatever comes in life
• I am at inner peace with myself, and I can stay calm in every situation
• It will pass, and we will again be living an everyday life

I hope these will help you go through all the stress and uncertainty the world faces.

8. Set ground rules for people around you

When you are home, others at home may assume that you are available for home services always. Set rules, especially for kids that don’t disturb you when you work. They should know what they can do and what they cannot do.

Also, make it clear that if you are at home, it doesn’t mean you will be doing every task at home. Instead, divide your domestic chores with others.

9. Take scheduled breaks

As it happens when you work in an office environment, take breaks at designated times. This will help you stay active and productive. For example, if you work for 8 hours, take two 15-minute tea/coffee breaks and one lunch break of at least half an hour.

Also, don’t finish your breaks early. It is essential to take enough time to unplug from work.

10. Socialize with your colleagues

Working for a company, you can socialize with your colleagues. This is the time when we cannot go out, but having online chats, online coffee, and talking to each other will help you.

11. Stop greeting about every small house chore

It is essential when you are working from home. It is a good idea to clean up the mess in the morning or at any designated time. Once it is done, don’t worry too much about it, and don’t let these small chores get into your working schedules.

12. Beware of munching snacks

If you are at home, food is available to you 24×7. I always get that sweet craving during the afternoon. When you are at home, you may eat a lot of sweets and high-carb foods.

Keep your snacks healthy by choosing what you will eat during a snack break. For example, to avoid eating sweets, I aside nuts and some fruits for that particular day.

13. Good time management

It is easy to work in an office setting, but working from home needs you to be very good at time management. You can use tools like Monday.com to organize everything.

14. Focus on daily goals

A clear focus on goals can help you figure out what you need to do at that particular time. Set daily goals and accomplish those goals. This will keep you motivated and productive.

15. Use task management tools

Use task management tools. Tools like Asana and Trello can help you a lot. Managing your tasks will be easier if you have a team to work. You can start with the accessible version of Trello.

16. Declutter

Keep your working space clean and uncluttered. It will help you stay productive otherwise, the clutter will attract your attention.

Also, undone tasks surface in your mind again and again. You can either clean the area or set a time when you will do that. It will help your mind to stay focused on the task at hand.

17. Be kind to yourself

This is not an average time we are going through, and the whole world is going through callous times. So be kind to yourself, and take care of your physical and mental health.

Say good and positive things to yourself. Try to laugh and say positive things to your family also. Stay positive, as this is a phase and will pass.

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