Work At Home Tips You Need As Lock-down Turned Home Into Workplace

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Pooja Suryavanshi

Covid-19 has forced everyone to stay at home and not step outside, even for work. Now, most of the people are working from their homes, which may not be a comfortable situation for some. Any distraction and low motivation can make conditions more robust when working from home. Thus, affecting the productivity of an individual and the company as well.

Moreover, situations can be even worse when you are less focused and have weak self-control. And nothing can be worse than a pissed off boss. So, there is always a sword hanging overhead even when working from home.

Don’t worry! Read our work at home tips and learn how you can improve productivity, avoid distractions, and stay focused when working from home. Here you go!

Work At Home Tips From Experts

Set up An Office At Home

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Don’t Work In Pj’s

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clothes for the office. But when working from home, who cares whether you work in pj’s or sweats. Well, if that’s what you think, then definitely your productivity is going to be hurt. What you wear affects your behavior. Attire defines characteristics. So, dress up as usual as you do each day for the office before starting the work. It will give you a real feel that you are at the workplace.

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A Self-Set Deadline

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Breaks are essential whether working at the office or home to recharge yourself and stay motivated. However, when working from home, these breaks can be a little longer than one you get at the workplace. Moreover, you are your boss, but it does not mean that you take breaks every half an hour or whenever you feel.

The 52 and 17 rule is the best way to take sufficient break time without losing productivity. It says, work for 52 minutes and take a break for 17 minutes. However, you can modify it as per your preferences. Set the alarm for short breaks so that you don’t forget taking breaks as it happens with many. As a result, they feel stiffed muscles, pain in joints, and other health issues.

Final Words

Home is your new office now( till the lockdown). These work at home tips will not only help you stay focused when working from home but also ensure productivity. Lastly, don’t forget to follow the precautions to keep safe from covid-19.

After all, health is wealth. So, stay safe and stay at home!

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