How to Work From Home Productively During COVID-19 Outbreak

The term “work from home” is probably not a stranger, especially now that it is needed more than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak. While for some people, work from home provides many benefits, it can also hinder productivity.
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You might feel there are too many distractions while working from home and eventually, you might not achieve what you planned to do for the day. However, fortunately, there are ways to stay productive while working from home.
1. Plan to work earlier
One of the proven tips to effectively finish your work is to work the hardest in the morning. Researchers proved that most people are most agile, alert, and focused at 8 am and peaked at noon. When not working from home, people typically use their morning time to commute. When work from home, commute time can be allocated to finishing work.
2. Plan your daily target
Although in some jobs, daily targets are no longer implemented, it is crucial to do when working from home. As there are more distractions while working from home, planning your daily goal can help you stay focused. By doing this, you are also setting expectations for yourself, and it might be easier to track your progress daily.
3. Take breaks
When working from home, it might also be easier to lose a sense of time. It is also important to remember to take breaks. When we work, execute, create logical solutions, or try to stay focused, we are pushing the limit of our prefrontal cortex (PCF). Naturally, this PCF needs a break to avoid decision fatigue and restore motivation.
4. Avoid feeling isolated
To maintain a clear set of expectations and to boost morale, it is vital to keep communicating with coworkers or supervisors. This is especially effective when too many distractions hinder you.
Additionally, you may also get motivated to work or finish your target when you are accompanied virtually by coworkers.
5. Create your own space
This may be a no brainer, but to avoid the many distractions at home, creating your private focus room can prove effective. Try to find a space in your house that has boundaries from other people at home or pets or gadgets.
While there are instances where you need to collaborate with coworkers and keep yourself from full isolation, there are also times when you need to be completely focused. These are the times when your focus room can be of use.
As we are practising physical distancing to avoid getting infected with COVID-19, should you have any health condition that needs doctor’s supervision, head over to Okadoc App to book your appointment online. Together, we all can overcome this!
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