{"id":38767,"date":"2020-09-08T20:32:57","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T00:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=38767"},"modified":"2020-09-08T20:32:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T00:32:59","slug":"maximising-your-productivity-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2020\/maximising-your-productivity-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximising Your Productivity from Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2020 has been the year of remote working. Back in January, the vast majority of us only worked from home on rare occasions when absolutely necessary. For the past few months, many of us have found ourselves completing all<\/em> of our work on a remote basis in a bid to slow and minimise the spread of coronavirus. While many of us initially thought that these preventative and protective measures would be short term, many of us have been working from home for months now – and some employers are even considering sticking with a remote workforce<\/a> in a bid to reduce operational costs. Seeing as working from home is looking to be a regular part of many of our professional futures, it\u2019s a good idea to familiarise yourself with ways to be as productive as possible in this new work environment. Here are a few suggestions that will help you along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Work \/ Home Life Divide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7 Tips for Managing Workplace Disruption and Maximizing Remote Workers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, you\u2019re going to have to actively create a divide between your work life and your home life. When you work in an office, this is simple. When you\u2019re in the office, you\u2019re professional and productive. When you\u2019re at home, you can let your hair down and relax. But when your workplace and home are the same physical space, lines can become blurred. Many new remote workers find that their attention slips and they become distracted from their work. Perhaps they\u2019ll have the TV on in the background and start watching it. Perhaps they\u2019ll start chatting with a family member or partner. Maybe they\u2019ll start petting a pet. These distractions really need to be avoided while working if you want to hit your deadlines and targets. The easiest way to create this divide? A physical divide! Dedicate a specific room in your home to work. If you don\u2019t have a spare room, you could always consider having your home renovated to create a space. An architect<\/a> will be able to design the perfect extension that will provide you with a home office!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establish Boundaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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23 Essential Tips for Working Remotely<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Of course, loved ones can still enter your home office. They may be tempted to come in for a chat. But you do need to establish boundaries. Have a frank conversation with the people you live with to ensure they know that you need to be left to work between certain hours. You can let them know when your break is and have a chat over your lunch on your lunch break or over a cup of coffee on your coffee break. But you should establish that people should leave you to work while you\u2019re in your dedicated workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain Communications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3 ways to manage conflict when you work remotely<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now we\u2019ve dealt with communications with your loved ones, let\u2019s turn to communications with your workplace. It\u2019s important to remember that even though your colleagues and managers <\/a>may not be in sight, they are still there. Keep open routes of communication to ensure you can ask any questions you need and let people know what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working from home is still a pretty novel and unfamiliar experience for many of us. Hopefully, some of the advice listed above should help you to maintain productivity in this newly professional environment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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