Working from home? No problems! Our tips to creating a productive work space in your home
We’ve all dreamed at one point or another about the idea of working from home. Waking up, staying in our pj’s all day, no makeup, no hair products, no shower…
But is it all it’s cracked up to be? With the lure of the couch and the TV in the very same space, are you starting to question how much you’ll achieve in a day?
Here are our tips and tricks to making sure you can ‘work from home’ comfortably and effectively.
Start the day off right
Wash your face, brush your hair, make your coffee, … still get ready for the day, you can just skip the outfit selection and ironing.
We would recommend a change out of the pj’s but that’s up to you!
Set your hours and stick to them. Don’t overwork yourself, from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep, with work. Have a lunch break, coffee break, what you normally would do. You take these breaks at the office, do the same when working from home.
Sticking to normal hours will also make the transition back to the office a little easier.
Set up a dedicated work space
If you can work productively from your bed, more power to you! But for those who would easily dose off, try replicating your work space in your home study or at your dining table if need be. A comfy chair is always handy!
It’s nice to keep the separation between your personal and work time as well, keep your bedroom as your safe, relaxing space.
Set the vibe. Play some music in the background or wear headphones. It’s amazing how quiet it can be at home during the day and how aware you become of what’s going on outside.
Stay in contact with those you work with. Not only for work purposes, but it’s just nice to chat to another human being throughout the day.
And at the end of the day...
Pens down, books closed, have a good stretch and walk away. Go enjoy your night, cook some yummy dinner and watch some bad TV.
Follow these tips and your ‘work from home’ days will be enjoyable and productive!