So you have been working from home for the past month due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. 

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However working from home faces its own challenges and setbacks, for example, you may find yourself working longer hours and not knowing when to stop working and to give yourself time off. Alternatively you may find yourself distracted and not being able to do much work at all. So here are a few quick tips on how you can work effectively and productively from home.

[1] Maintain regular hours

Having clear guidelines on your working hours per day and when to stop working helps to maintain work-life balance if you are working from home. Stick to these hours as best as you can every day so that you don’t fall victim to overworking. Otherwise the hours will simply blur together and you’ll often find yourself for example, working late into the night.

Also remember to let your family members know when your working hours are so that they do not disrupt you during this time.

[2] Have a routine

It may be hard to stick to a routine if you are working from home but try and create one. For example, get changed out of your pyjamas or take a cup of coffee before you settle down at your computer for the day. This will help you to get started and put you in work mode for the next few hours.

[3] Have breaks

Give yourself time off and breaks away from your computer, for example, a one-hour lunch break and two 15-minute tea breaks, to give yourself time to recharge yourself. Make sure that you do not shortchange yourself during these breaks, too.

[4] Get out of the house

Taking some time out of the house to get some fresh air, be it to take out your meals or to go for exercise such as running or brisk walking, are great ways to recharge yourself and absorb some sunlight. This will also help you to stay focused and motivated when you work from home.

Conclusion

By utilising these simple tips, hopefully you will be able to prevent work from home productivity problems during this trying period, and become a more efficient and focused employee for your company.