People often love the idea of working from home, but the reality is that there are a lot of complications that come with it as well. While you may not have to worry about getting dressed up in your business attire and going about your normal morning routine, you may find that that throws your day off. While working from home should allow you more time to get things done, there are of course more distractions, and the loss of a morning routine can throw a wrench into your creative gears and make you less productive overall. This is why it is important that while working from home you practice self-discipline and routines to help keep you productive and working at your maximum potential.

What it all comes down to, going from working at a desk in an office to working from home is a big change, and with that can come a lot of stress, in an already stressful time. The trick is to create a new daily routine and keep yourself on track. We’ve listed our tips below on how to best keep your focus while working from home and how to reach your goals.

Tips for Being More Productive While Working from Home:

  • Keep waking up early! It helps to get up early and get yourself ready for the day.
  • Make sure you’re taking care of your hygiene. Showering and getting dressed can help with your mood and productivity.
  • Maintain a work schedule. Have a start time, and take breaks. It’s important to make sure that you’re still being punctual.
  • Stay active. Get up from your seat at least every hour to stretch out and get the blood flowing.
  • Don’t let the TV distract you! It may seem like a good idea at first, but watching TV will put a damper on your productivity. If you need to have some background noise, turn on some music.
  • Make sure you’re staying in contact with people. Set up video calls, text, DM, or just call people. It can be work colleagues to discuss ideas, or friends just to keep you sane.
  • Make a list of goals and stick to it. Once you write down your goals, they become real and it’s harder to ignore them.

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