Remote work looks super appealing, but in fact it is very hard. It can be hard to stay focused without a workplace the line between work and personal life becomes murky. Do you And have you found that when at home, under the guise of work, you tend to suddenly put the TV on or lose time in social media?

5 Simple Strategies

Create a specific workspace

The mistake the vast majority of us make when working from home is taking a laptop into bed or to a cozy pull-up sofa, both of which encourage poor posture. The simple act of designating even a little table to work, yields bunches more attention. The brain recognizes that it is time to keep working.

Implement daily schedules and time blocks

Schedule specific start and end times to your workday. Always split the difference - two hours of deep work, then a 15-minute break. Time blocks like these are how you get work done faster.

Take regular short breaks

A good work should not be long continued in the producing, for it saps productivity. Stand up every 60–90 minutes, walk around and drink water. It fortifies the body and clears the mind.

Control digital distractions

Mobile notifications, social media pings or unwanted calls - all distractions. Read messages at certain times, silence your phone during working hours. Ever wonder what if you just go off notification, and how it would save an hour per day?

Maintain health and social connections

Productivity is not only about work. Good sleep, exercise and nutrition are important too. Also regularly get in touch with teammates or friends, to help stave off tedium and up mental strength.

What does the research say?

According to a study from Stanford University, remote workers are on average 13% more productive than their office working counterparts – as long as they follow the right routine. Or, to put it another way: Where productivity can sag if there's no structure, it can expand when you play by the rules.

Myth vs. Reality

A lot of people believe that working from home would be easy, but the reality is when you are at home it becomes much harder to distinguish your work life and personal life. There's also a belief that you will have more time, but without an effective bolt to your day - this is not going to be built into your routine and the hours will slip through your fingers without you even realizing.

What is your strategy?

A few simple changes are all you need to be productive while working from home - a designated workspace, time blocks, breaks, digital boundaries and healthy habits. They will help you to get work done and stay mentally strong.

👉 So the question now is what tactic are you using most while you're working from home?