Most of us are working from home and it's important to know how to boost productivity when you are at home to eliminate distractions. Whether you are your own boss or an employee, there are various techniques to make a workspace feel more welcoming, comfortable, and efficient.
This Blog post will breakdown and explore some of our techniques that we believe will have a positive impact on your workday productivity, we will also explain ways to create a work-from-home environment that best suits you.
Schedule your day
If you are your own boss, you can decide on the days and hours you want to work. If you are working for someone you will have a start and finish time as well as days, they require you to work. By scheduling out your days this will allow you to start each task with a fresh mindset as well as planning when you are having the necessary downtime before returning to certain tasks.
Something as simple as getting dressed for the day as you would if you were to go into the office. They say certain clothes can shift your mindset and prepare you for the day and certain activities.
If you are a procrastinator or easily distracted, we recommend using the Promodo Method
Designated Workspace
Having a space in your home that is organised, free from clutter and inviting as a workspace is key
Having the space become a sanctuary, bring the natural light in, plenty of fresh air and try eliminating any distractions. It's best to have a workspace that is separate from the main areas of the house that are frequently used or could cause distraction.
Think about it, your office space at work has been purposely designed with productivity in mind, while your house is designed to be a place of leisure and relaxation. It's important to take the time to create a space to best accommodate your work needs.
Take a Break
In a work-from-home environment it's essential to take breaks throughout the day to keep your productivity levels up. Breaks help you feel refreshed and energised to return back to tasks that need to be completed, it's always best to take a step back, get fresh air and stretch your legs to help get the blood flowing a fresh mindset as well.
A person can only sit in a chair and stare at a screen for so long, taking a break keeps any feelings of frustration you may have at bay. With the lack of structure, it can be easy to lose focus and get frustrated with yourself and this will have a negative impact on your work.
Taking a break will not only make you stay motivated, but it will make your workday feel less tedious.
Lastly, unplugging from work at the end of the day.
Coming to the end of your workday, unplugging from work is important, having a end of day ritual like switching off your computer, having a cup of tea and noting down everything that was completed, and create a schedule for the next day of what tasks still need to be completed as this will be fresh in your mind.
Ultimately, you want to figure out what works for you, remember self-care is important when working from home, as this can be easily lost when you're working from home without a structure.
Whether you’re working from home or in an office, finding ways to have a productive workspace will have a positive impact on your work ethic and this in turn will have a positive impact on the business success.
Productivity of employees will have a direct impact on any business and its success, whether you are a business owner or employee working for a company, it's important to consider the future direction of the business and where you want the business to be in the future and positioning within the industry. Any business related needs you may have, our team of qualified business valuers will help you make any informed decisions for the business.