1. Stick to a routine

When you are working from home, the flexibility can be overwhelming, and it's easy to lose focus. It helps to find a routine that works for you and implement rituals that encourage a working mindset. These can be things like sticking to a start time, making a coffee, taking a shower, dressing before your start and having set breaks can help you maintain a productive mentality.

 

2. Find a workable space

 

While not everyone has an office set up at home, it's crucial to find an area that you can dedicate to work. Whether it's a desk, couch, or a kitchen bench having a dedicated workspace can help put you in a working frame of mind and keep you focused during working hours.

 

3. Create an office atmosphere

 

One of the benefits of working from home is that you can set up in a way that works best for you. Some people prefer to have music blasting while others like complete silence; the important part is identifying what works best for you and sticking to it. Other simple things like having plants in your workspace or creating the right lighting ambience can also help create an efficient work environment.

 

4. Remember to take breaks

 

When you first start working from home, it can be a tough adjustment as you manage your own time and self-regulate when it comes to staying on task. During this time, it can be easy to overcompensate out of misplaced guilt about working remotely, and some people start to avoid taking breaks. This is not a healthy mindset for you or your company as fatigue will eventually set in, and your quality of work is likely to suffer. Taking scheduled breaks, such as eating lunch or going for a quick walk, can be crucial to sustaining long term productivity at home.

 

5. Make communication a priority

 

We all know that communication is critical, but this becomes especially evident when you have to adjust to working remotely. It is vital to communicate clearly and explain in detail your ideas and plans so that any misunderstandings are minimised. Simple tasks such as discussing and setting team expectations and scheduling regular meetings can help keep everyone in a collaborative mindset, as well as holding team members accountable to one another. Constant communication builds trust and makes working from home a less stressful endeavour.