Stay productive, connected and organised
#1 start by being productive
Before you start work, having a sense of accomplishment can help you feel more productive, this may be making your bed, tidying up the kitchen, putting the laundry on.
Strong morning routines help you to be more productive and successful.
#3 be organised
Planing your day the day before means that you are focused on the tasks each morning.
The most productive days often start the day before.
Instead of checking emails as soon as they arrive, Set aside time to check them.
#4 dedicated work area
The lines between work and home life can easily become blurred, so having an ‘office’ space will identify when you are working and should not be disturbed.
An area of the kitchen table can work just as efficiently as a separate office space
#2 keep to a routine
Aim to get up at the same time you would if you had to travel to the office. Some people find it helps to wear their normal work clothes as this achieves a sense of separation between work time and family/home time.
Get ready for your work day, put on your shoes!
#1 start by being productive
Before you start work, having a sense of accomplishment can help you feel more productive, this may be making your bed, tidying up the kitchen, putting the laundry on.
Strong morning routines help you to be more productive and successful.
#2 keep to a routine
Aim to get up at the same time you would if you had to travel to the office. Some people find it helps to wear their normal work clothes as this achieves a sense of separation between work time and family/home time.
Get ready for your work day, put on your shoes!
#3 be organised
Planing your day the day before means that you are focused on the tasks each morning.
The most productive days often start the day before.
Instead of checking emails as soon as they arrive, Set aside time to check them.
#4 dedicated work area
The lines between work and home life can easily become blurred, so having an ‘office’ space will identify when you are working and should not be disturbed.
An area of the kitchen table can work just as efficiently as a separate office space
#5 take breaks
It is important to take breaks from work, try to have short coffee breaks and take a lunch break. This will help you to be more productive.
For further reading refer to The Pomodoro Technique: francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique
#6 stay connected
Communicate with employees and customers, using platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Try holding virtual coffee breaks to keep employees connected.
Over communicating is the correct amount of communication when working remotely.
#7 switch off social media
If you are prone to procrastinate, then checking social media can be the biggest drain on your
time.
Disable notifications on your computer, or use Apps such as Freedom to block temptation: freedom.to/features
#8 have a clear finish time
Change back into your non work clothes and shut down your computer. Clear your papers away and wipe down your desk ready for the next day. Spend time with family and friends.
