Many of uswork more productively when were at homecompared to working in an office environment.
But working from home is not without its own challenges.
Become more effective when working at home with these top 10 tips.
Take Mini Exercise Breaks
You need coffee breaks as much as the in-office person does.
Kill two birds with one stone byincorporating mini workouts throughout the dayperhaps during yourPomodoro breaks.
Itllhelp you think straighter,boost your mood and productivity, and check that you get enough exercise.
Get the Right Tools for Your Job
Telecommuters need particular tools to stay connected to office colleagues.
These includeenterprise web conferencing tools, document collaboration suites, and screen sharing tools.
Your IT department will likely suggest specific ones you need.
Also,everyone should have a VPN.
Keep Your Family from Disturbing You
Ah, family members.
The people you love who wont leave you alone when you most need to work.
Create a Focused Work Environment
The best tool for any worker: An environment that lets you focus.
Also important: the right lighting, desk setup, and noise control.
Youll have to experiment withthe most effective remote working setupfor yourself, though.
Switch Up Your Office Location
Sometimes the best way to work remotely tonot work from home.
Tap into the creative buzz at a coffee shop or find some camaraderie at a coworking space.
Perhaps play Workstation Popcorn to boost your focus and take advantage of your ability to work from anywhere.
For many of us, though, the biggest problem isoverworking and burning out.
Create a Routine and Set Boundaries
Ive been working from home for over 15 years.
Ive had my productivity highs and lows.
The best thing Ive ever done for my productivity?Scheduling my days and weeks around my energy.
Daily rituals anda morning routinehelp too.
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