Most of the world is under lockdown in this pandemic and people are asked to stay home as much as possible. The companies have embraced a new trend and are encouraging their employees to work indefinitely from home. In essence work from home has become the new normal.

To make work from home a success you will need to adjust some of your routines and practices.

There are a few basic tips:

Plan everything:

Ideally, your plan for the next day should be ready before night. If you’re not already super-organized, let’s start now. Planning is extremely important, no matter where you work. You ought to have clear goals, and how to achieve them. You can use apps to add your plans and track them. Set alert notifications, so that nothing is missing.

Stay focused:

You may not have space in your home to create a separate office altogether. But to create as much separation as possible between your personal space and your workspace you must try your best. Avoids bedtime work will make you feel sleepy and tired so setting on a chair and use the work table. Make sure this space is comfortable, as you have to spend more than a few hours. Try setting up your area of work close to natural light. Natural light would be helping to make your mind productive.

Good internet:

Investing in WiFi will never deceive you. The money going for commuting can be put to good WiFi use. Not doing so will result in a lack of continuity, frustration, work stretching, work redoing, and more. And try to avoid using the Internet phone for a long period of work from home, please.

Respect your work timings:

Make a time table of every day when to begin and log off. Respect the hours you work. Do not waste time during office hours to prevent late work after working hours.

Take breaks:

If you want your productivity to be maximized you have to take breaks! Studies have shown that taking breaks during the working day impacts your productivity significantly. Breaks offer you the unique opportunity to take your mind off work for a short time, and breaks eliminate the possibility of burnout and increase productivity if used appropriately.