Social Distancing: How to be more productive while working from home
Fix your working hours
It is important to stick to the work hours that has been defined by the office. If you work in shifts - make it a point to follow the same shift to stay in a routine. If your job is a from 9 am-5 pm - then ensure you stay logged in for those hours.
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Have a designated workspace
Working on the bed seldom works. One feels lazy and tends to get distracted. Try and set up a work desk. It could be any part of the house other than your bed! And stick to that spot.
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Don't let family distract you
Ask your family members to not disturb you while you are working. Just like you, they too need to take this into account that you are at work and not on leave and available for them.
Plan your work for the day
At work, you must be following a routine of the work that needs to be done on the given day. Plan similarly when working from home.
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Take breaks
Take intervals for tea/coffee. Step out of the room you are working in for 10-15 minutes, stretch, step outside for some fresh air before you again head back to work. Make sure the break isn't too long though!
Dress up for work
If you feel working in pyjamas doesn't work for you, dress up for work. That can help you concentrate and you will tend be more pro active about the task in hand. Home clothes may make you feel lazy and relaxed.
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Stay connected to the outside world
Just because you are working from home it doesn't mean you cut off from colleagues and peers. Stay connected to teammates, colleagues, attend meetings via video, keep a track of your industry.
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