Before March 2020, working from home was still perceived as a questionable choice for anyone wanting to get ahead, especially if you’re just starting out in your career. Working from home was considered a coveted privilege, reserved for employees with longer tenure. Even then, such a concession was usually reserved for Fridays.
It took the COVID pandemic to break this stigma. There is no contradiction between working from home and nurturing your long-term career ambitions. In March 2020, billions of workers were thrown into a completely new way of working, kickstarting the largest cultural shift in how we work since the industrial revolution. Within just three weeks, the percentage of U.S. employees working from home doubled from 31% to 62%. Today, 97.6% of workers would like to work remotely forever after this pandemic is over and 1 in 2 US employees won’t return to jobs that don’t offer remote work.
Here are FEW tips On how you can work from home and be productive
Here are our best remote work tips and best practices so you can get the most out of your days and do your best work from home.
Establish a routine
Following a routine similar to that office routine will help you be on-task. Perhaps you started with a cup of coffee. Maybe you answered your emails before you tackled the day’s project. Do this or even improve for better productivity.
Maintain regular hours
Set a schedule and stick to it as best you can. One of the benefits of remote work is flexibility but always try to set a start and finish time.
Have a dedicated workspace
When you work from home, it can be hard to separate work and your personal life unless you’re intentional about setting boundaries. To counter this, have a dedicated workspace that isn’t used for anything else except your work to avoid distractions.
Stay connected with your team
Working from home comes with some challenges like feeling isolated. It’s important to stay in communication with your co-workers and managers so you feel like a part of a team. A simple check-in with others can boost your confidence and inspire you to work harder.
Establish a work-life balance
One of the most important things you can do when working from home is to establish a healthy work-life balance in that you’re able to attend to both your work and personal responsibilities and be successful at both.. With this, you can prevent undue stress and low productivity.
