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While remote work offers added benefits to employees, like no commute time and flexibility
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some might find it increasingly hard to stay focused and be as productive as they would
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have been in the office. So if you fall into that category, you've come to the right place
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Here, we will talk you through 10 tips that will help you increase your productivity while
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working from home, ensuring that you're more focused and engaged with the tasks at hand. 1
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Establish a Morning Routine When you are commuting to the office, you usually
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follow the same kind of morning routine. So don't let this end now that you're working from home
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Wake up at the same time and make a few shifts into your routine
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You can use your commute time to exercise or do some reading that will put you in the
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right mindset for the day. 2. Get Dressed As well as following a normal routine, you
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should still get dressed for the day, even if it means changing out of your pajamas and
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into some loungewear. The sense of getting ready for the day will put you into work mode as you'll be following
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your regular morning rituals. 3. Get the Right Office Setup The right office setup is crucial for work
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from home productivity. By having a designated working area, you will feel more comfortable and will be able to
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walk away from your work once your working day is over. 4
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Take Short Breaks It's impossible to keep your concentration level running throughout the entire day without taking any breaks
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To recharge and refocus, you should work for 45 minutes and take a 5-10 minute break
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During this time, refrain from staring at your phone and do a small chore that will
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allow you to stretch your legs. 5. Work Your Regular Hours It's easy to blur the lines of home and
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work time when your workspace is now within your house. So to ensure that you'll stay productive, have set working hours and make sure you stick
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to them. Follow your regular office rules during these hours and avoid increased distractions like
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your phone or social media. 6. Set Boundaries It's important to set boundaries for yourself
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and others while working from home. Avoid doing any house chores during working hours and let family members know that they
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shouldn't distract you just because you're at home. It's important to lay down the law early on and not stray from the rules that you've created. 7
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Prepare Your Lunch In Advance Preparing your lunch the night before will
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help you avoid time wasting during your afternoon break. It'll also stop you from ordering unhealthy takeout that will give you the mid-afternoon slump
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So stick to your normal routine and plan out your meals in advance. 8
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Choose Meaningful Tasks Each Day It's easy to focus on small tasks that don't
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require much brain power. However, when working from home, plan to complete two to three meaningful tasks each day
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Schedule them into your morning routine when you're at your most productive, and leave
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the mindless chores for the afternoon when you don't have much energy left. 9
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Self-Care When you're spending an increased amount of time at home, self-care is more important than ever before
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Give yourself time to nourish your mind and body by practicing meditation, a skincare
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routine or a balanced diet. 10. Give Yourself Time to Connect with Coworkers As you're now in a home environment, you're
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going to need to make an extra effort to connect with your colleagues
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Plan time in your day where you can have a brief video call or simply catch up on Slack
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to ensure that you have an open line of communication and clear understanding of the workflow of
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shared tasks. These tips should help you feel inspired to rethink your work-from-home strategy and enhance
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your productivity. But if you're looking for some more tips and tricks, visit CareerAddict.com for more advice
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