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Struggle to Get the Workday-From-Home Started? Consider This
Working from home sounds like a massive improvement over a commute, and for some it really is. There’s also no need to dress up professionally each morning (aside from putting on a shirt for video calls), and no one watching over your shoulder either. But of course, getting started can feel like the hardest part, as too much freedom can be a bad thing, especially if you set your own hours. If you were pretty functional in the natural structure of an office, maybe you’ve found a home day can stretch ahead with no clear beginning.
It doesn’t take much to be distracted either, especially if you have others in the home with you. Chores can count too, as maybe you sit down at your desk, but then remember the laundry needs switching over, or perhaps a quick check of the news easily switches into twenty minutes of doomscrolling. Of course some of this is just discipline, but it might also show a bad adjustment to the morning of this lifestyle change.
So let us help you nail it more easily, as in this post, we hope to help you get the workday-from-home started again:
Create A Start-Up Routine
It’s so much easier to switch on and into work mode when there is a small routine to ease into it. For many, many people making coffee, stretching for a few minutes, or opening the windows for fresh air is a pretty clear mental signal that the workday is about to begin.
You might find that getting dressed properly is actually something that helps you, because comfortable office clothes can help you switch on “productive mode”. There is no need for super formal wear of course, but changing out of pajamas can help separate the day from the night. The most important thing is setting a specific start time and sticking to it no matter what to help you use momentum. Yes, unfortunately, having too much time and freedom can be a bad thing if you want to stay productive, so try to balance something that feels natural and easy to repeat each morning.
Give Your Workspace A Purpose
Now, you don’t need a two thousand dollar standing desk to work from home correctly, but it’s nice to have a more formal space to sit. Sitting on the sofa with a laptop can seem comfortable, but it makes it harder to focus, especially if your TV is right there and your laptop isn’t that comfortable to hold the computer on. A harder more upright surface, space, even if it is just a specific chair at the kitchen table, can help create a mental boundary between work and everything else.
Also, make sure this space is neat and light it well, as a dimly lit corner can be pretty uninviting. The best cheap but useful investments to make might include a good lamp, a comfortable chair, and a nearby waste bin and storage organizer.
Moreover, if you have a coffee machine you use, a quick clean with a Pallo Grindminder cleaning brush or a wipe-down of your desk and placemats at the end of the day keeps the space feeling nice to occupy. In other words, having focused attention to your space isn’t a bad thing at all.
Make The First Task Easy
They say you should tackle the hardest thing immediately when you have the most energy, but if you’re struggling to roll into your day, that’s not going to make you feel motivated. So, think about starting with something small and simple even for five minutes. You might just plan your day for five minutes.
Once that first task is done, it is easier to move on to the next. The hardest part is often just getting started or piercing that rut of procrastination you might have gotten used to.
Set Small Time Blocks
There can be a lack of natural breaks when you work from home. In an office, you get pretty used to meetings, coffee runs, and conversations that help break up the day pretty nicely and which give you structure. At home, it is easy to lose track of time and either work too much or not enough.
We’d recommend setting small time blocks, which can help create a better rhythm for your focus. So for example, working in focused sessions of 25 to 45 minutes, followed by a short break, can keep you focused throughout the day but also help you plan for a more capable morning. It also means you have a morning break so you don’t feel burnt out immediately.
With this advice, you’re certain to get the workday-from-home started in the best way, without losing the momentum you need.
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