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Here are some tips on how to make your remote work happier and more productive:
Have a dedicated work space
When you’re working at home, it’s essential to allot and optimize an office space, so that your job doesn’t intrude the lives of people at your place. At the same time, having a dedicated work space allows you to fully focus on your task without any distractions. Make your workspace a stress-free zone of silence where you can concentrate. If you don’t have a designated office space, find a place at your home without people and try to focus to get your deliverables done.
Create a schedule
When working from home, you’re your own boss. You have the freedom to choose your personal time over your office hours. This is the reason why you should create your schedule and set your goals to ensure that you are using your time wisely and making sure that your deliverables are finished before the deadline. The best part of working from home is you have full control of your time, but you should always know your limitations in using your time so make sure that you make the most out of it productively. Block out time in your calendar and set your priorities wisely.
Discourage interruptions from people in your home
It’s important to inform people at your house that they can’t bother you while you’re working. Interruptions can cause you to lose focus on your task or worse - miss your deadlines. Tell your family members that just because you’re working at home doesn’t mean that you can run an errand for them. Notify the members of your household that you can only help after finishing your work, or even at a certain allotted time when your workload is light and free.
Take a break
No matter how busy you are with your work, you should never forget to take a break from time to time in order to maintain your productivity. Don’t let the guilt of working prevent you from having time to relax, whether it be through eating your favorite snack or listening to your favorite music - taking a break is the perfect time to ease your mind and to boost your energy.
If you’re a business owner struggling with the work-from-home policies with your employees, just know that you’re not alone! The COVID-19 global pandemic has, in a matter of just days, forced companies to take their operations from their work spaces to their employees’ individual homes. Despite that however, many companies locally and internationally continue to fight to maintain their operations despite the global economic situation.
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