Productive Work From Home Tips

Do you want to be productive and successful in your work from home lifestyle? Whether you are a full-time telecommuter or just log in a few days a week, learning the best tips for working from home can help you stay focused, organized, and on track. With the right approach, you can become more productive, motivated, and energized in your work from home environment. Keep reading for some of the best productive work from home tips!

I know many people have had to transition to working at home, at least temporarily, over the last few years. I have been working at home for quite some time now and I know all too well how easy it can be to get distracted. You know that laundry that’s piling up or the shows you’re ready to binge? They can quickly throw you off track and leave you struggling to get your most important work tasks completed.

Here are 5 Ways to Stay Productive When Working from Home:

1. Have a routine: Following some sort of routine each morning will help you jump start your work day, even if it’s just 10 minutes. Set your intentions for the day and know what is on your schedule and task list. It’s not always perfect, but I really love my little morning routine to start my day.

2. Actually get dressed: You will feel more put together and in “work mode” if you get ready and put on actual clothes. Don’t just roll out of bed in your pajamas and start working, even if it’s tempting! Even if it’s just leggings with a top and a quick 5 minute face of makeup, it makes a world of difference.

3. Create a designated work space: Even if you don’t have an office space, use the dining room table or another area in your home to work from. Having a rolling cart makes this super easy if you’re tight on space! I worked from a too-small desk in my closet (to be fair, it’s a room that was converted to a closet) with bad lighting and not enough space to spread out and organize all of the things for several years. I have now upgraded to an actual home office and I love it so much.

4. Time block and batch tasks: I use Google Calendar to schedule out my week on Sundays. I block out time for already scheduled meetings or appointments, exercise, working hours, etc. I block out certain work tasks that I know need dedicated time and focus, like creating content, copywriting, client management, and more. I love my block timer for these types of tasks! You can also consider batch working on certain days of the week. For example, on Mondays, I work on writing future blog posts. I don’t always follow this as well as I would like, but it’s definitely helpful when I do!

5. Take breaks: Get up a go for a walk, put on some music and move around, do some stretching…whatever works for you! Take a 5 or 10 minutes between time blocks to reset your body and your mind before starting the next item on your list.

Now you have a few tools to implement to stop feeling overwhelmed and unproductive while working from home. With the right mindset and a plan of action, you can be productive when working from home and create the ultimate work life balance.