Due to the current situation, most of us will be adapting to working from our homes. Whether you’re completing work for your daily job or progressing with school work or course work, we’ve shared some of our best tips to help you stay productive and get the most out of working from the comfort of your home!
– Get in the zone
It’s important to establish a quiet area where you can carry out your work undisturbed; this could be at a desk or even your kitchen table. Defining your work space and setting up a daily routine will help you focus and allow your mind to associate that area with work, which will encourage you to stay productive. As tempting as it is, avoid working from your bed as this may impact negatively on your sleep!
– Make realistic goals
Set yourself a target each day of what work or task you want to finish. Make sure your goal is realistic, so you’ll be able to achieve your daily target; this will help you stay positive by accomplishing your goals and will give you a challenge to focus on each day.
– Take regular breaks
Make sure you take short breaks throughout the day to stretch and move about so that you do not become uncomfortable while working. Also ensure that you take your normal lunch break to split the day into manageable chunks. Eating healthily during your breaks will not only nourish the body but also the mind and, where possible, try to reduce caffeine intake and stay hydrated with water instead.
– Keep in touch
Working at home by yourself can feel isolating. Make sure you keep in regular contact with your colleagues, course mates or tutors to help you keep up-to-date with work and to simply check in on each other. Remember to ask them for help if you need it; you do not need to struggle alone.
For further advice on mental health and well-being while staying at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, please see HERE.