Working
from home can be fantastic, there are the obvious benefits including no
travel expenses, no commute, freedom to plan your schedule, no office
politics, and no boss looking over your shoulder; but it can also be
difficult to keep yourself on track.
Working from home in time can become lonely and you can find yourself feeling cut off. When working in an office environment surrounded by others, you can often feel motivated by the pace, interaction with others, and you will often push yourself to prove yourself to be a hard worker.
With a full day ahead when working from home, you can find yourself browsing the internet, watching television or generally finding anything else to do that isn’t work related. To avoid this state of procrastination and to make the most of your day, you must be strict and plan your working structure, or as time passes you will feel more and more isolated, unmotivated and lose your passion for your work.
Planning your workload...
Each week, plan what you are aiming to achieve. Writing a physical list of your goals can really ensure your achieve them, not only that it can push you to achieve more. With your tasks written down before you, they are harder to ignore. It also feels rewarding when you get to the end of the week with tick against each completed task. Make sure your list is visible, either on a notice board or a diary, but make sure they can’t be hidden away.
Make sure each day has a full range of tasks to complete, and it keeps you busy. Just because you work from home, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push yourself.
Stick to strict working hours...
With no one to enforce your working day when at home, it is easy to get distracted. If you set a strict working pattern allowing yourself a lunch break and breaks in between it will force you to get your head down and work hard so you achieve your daily aims rather than starting at random times of the day and doing a bit of work here and there, in between internet browsing.
You might also find yourself starting and finishing at random times. While you can set your working hours, without set limits you can find yourself mulling along with no schedule or planning which can de-motivate you. Plan your schedule so you work at your most productive time of day. For example if you are more productive in the morning, start work early and then finish earlier in the day. Aim for a full day of around 8 hours.
Give yourself breaks...
Breaks are important as they refresh the mind. Make sure you get away from your work area and get a change of scene. This will re-motivate you for when you return to your desk and give your mind a break. Allocated breaks will also allow you some time to yourself without feeling guilty that you have taken time away from your desk.
Set up a work area...
A proper work area will stop you from being distracted. If you work on the dining room table and have to pack away each night, this can be really distracting. If you work area is in order with your paperwork and stationary to hand, it will save waste time searching for things. A set area to work is also a good professional way in which to work.
Network...
Meeting others in your industry and interacting with other people in general is healthy. You can not only keep up to date with what developments are occurring, but you can share ideas, get tips, and establish if you are achieving enough working from home. It can give you a good boost getting out there and meeting others, and it could mean gaining more work particularly if you are self employed.
About the author: Kirsten works from home for WhoIsHostingThis. They are a review and ratings site for
hosting companies. New businesses are able to select a good reliable hosting company for their new website based on the reviews they read.
Working from home in time can become lonely and you can find yourself feeling cut off. When working in an office environment surrounded by others, you can often feel motivated by the pace, interaction with others, and you will often push yourself to prove yourself to be a hard worker.
With a full day ahead when working from home, you can find yourself browsing the internet, watching television or generally finding anything else to do that isn’t work related. To avoid this state of procrastination and to make the most of your day, you must be strict and plan your working structure, or as time passes you will feel more and more isolated, unmotivated and lose your passion for your work.
Planning your workload...
Each week, plan what you are aiming to achieve. Writing a physical list of your goals can really ensure your achieve them, not only that it can push you to achieve more. With your tasks written down before you, they are harder to ignore. It also feels rewarding when you get to the end of the week with tick against each completed task. Make sure your list is visible, either on a notice board or a diary, but make sure they can’t be hidden away.
Make sure each day has a full range of tasks to complete, and it keeps you busy. Just because you work from home, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push yourself.
Stick to strict working hours...
With no one to enforce your working day when at home, it is easy to get distracted. If you set a strict working pattern allowing yourself a lunch break and breaks in between it will force you to get your head down and work hard so you achieve your daily aims rather than starting at random times of the day and doing a bit of work here and there, in between internet browsing.
You might also find yourself starting and finishing at random times. While you can set your working hours, without set limits you can find yourself mulling along with no schedule or planning which can de-motivate you. Plan your schedule so you work at your most productive time of day. For example if you are more productive in the morning, start work early and then finish earlier in the day. Aim for a full day of around 8 hours.
Give yourself breaks...
Breaks are important as they refresh the mind. Make sure you get away from your work area and get a change of scene. This will re-motivate you for when you return to your desk and give your mind a break. Allocated breaks will also allow you some time to yourself without feeling guilty that you have taken time away from your desk.
Set up a work area...
A proper work area will stop you from being distracted. If you work on the dining room table and have to pack away each night, this can be really distracting. If you work area is in order with your paperwork and stationary to hand, it will save waste time searching for things. A set area to work is also a good professional way in which to work.
Network...
Meeting others in your industry and interacting with other people in general is healthy. You can not only keep up to date with what developments are occurring, but you can share ideas, get tips, and establish if you are achieving enough working from home. It can give you a good boost getting out there and meeting others, and it could mean gaining more work particularly if you are self employed.
About the author: Kirsten works from home for WhoIsHostingThis. They are a review and ratings site for
hosting companies. New businesses are able to select a good reliable hosting company for their new website based on the reviews they read.
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