Although working from home looks very easy, it may be very tough to manage your mind. So many distractions, TV, mobile phone, kids, or the bed even could start calling for your nap! If you find yourself to be lazy or lazy while working from home, don’t worry. Here are 10 unique and easy to follow practical tips that will help you to be productive every day.
1. Define a Special Work Spot At Home.
Why it matters:
Resting on the bed or sofa will make you sleepy. Your brain doesn’t feel as if it’s “at work”.
What to do:
Establish a small table and chair only for work. If your house is small, select a quiet spot, where you can sit with your laptop. Keep it clean and tidy. Utilize this area only if you are doing your work therefore the mind recognises it as time to focus.
2. Work of Short Time Blocks (Utilize the 90/30 Methodology)
Why it matters:
We are only able to work for a little period before getting tired or lazy.
What to do:
Study for 90 minutes (1.5 hours) and then take a break for 30 minutes. There’s a timer on your phone, or use an app like Pomofocus. During breaks, stand up, stretch, drink some water or take a tea. Don’t waste your break reading social media, it isn’t going to relax your mind!
3. Be Serious as if You’re Going to the Office.
Why it matters:
Wearing your daily routine dress males lazy and sleepy.
What to do:
After waking up, a shower, and normal clothes even though you are at home. It tells your brain: “It’s work time now.” At the end of the work day, wear your relaxing dress. This will tell your mind that you turn off from work.
4. Begin and end your day with a little routine.
Why it matters:
Making a routine from bed to work or work to beds a bit confusing to your brain.
What to do:
Try to begin your day with a small “fake commute” – a 10 minute walk or morning tea on your balcony, or just a little journaling. After all, do something similar to closing your working day— read a book, exercise lightly, or pray. It helps to clearly distinguish between work and rest.
5. It is possible to save time with AI and Apps.
Why it matters:
Planning, typing emails or conducting research is time consuming.
What to do:
Use tools such as ChatGPT to speed up the writing or plan your tasks. Use Grammarly to have a look at your grammar or Notion for planning your day. These smart tools will be able to help you to complete work quicker and easier.
6. Move Your Body Every 30 Minutes
Why it matters:
Sitting for a long time in a position stiffen your body and gets your brain tired.
What to do:
Change your sitting position after every 30 minutes and sit in a position that you feel relaxed. Close your eyes for a moment, move your neck around and do some finger exercises. Best way to relax your body for a long time is to say your prayers regularly.
7. Only Allow 3 Tabs Open on Your Screen
Why it matters:
Having too many open websites/apps on your displays can be too confusing.
What to do:
Make sure to only have 3 tabs or apps open while you work. Once you have 10-20 tabs open, your brain jumps from one of them to another. Use tools like OneTab to bookmark other tabs which can be used later. Do one thing at a time.
8. Theme Per Day.
Why it matters:
Switching from one task to another within one day makes the work more difficult.
What to do:
Attempt to give a theme to each day. For example:
Monday = Planning Day
Tuesday = Writing Day
Wednesday = Meeting Day
This keeps your mind focused and not overwhelmed.
9. Avoid Fake Work Traps.
Why it matters:
Some tasks feel like work but don’t really help you finish anything.
What to do:
Do not waste precious time attempting to structure your desktop or reread emails. Prioritize significant work first – those that yield tangible results (completing a task or contacting a customer).
10. Make Two Lists: Important & Not Important
Why it matters:
When you try to do everything you can not do anything.
What to do:
Create a list of all tasks you would like to perform. Then, only circle the top 5 that really matter. These should be you key focus. The rest of the list could wait. This tip is influenced by a great investor Warren Buffett.
Final Thoughts
If you plan it correctly, working from home would be easy and fun. Master these tips and you will never lose energy and save time for one more task while enjoying the actual work. Don’t be trying to be perfect, just make an effort to improve a little bit every day.
