Here are 10 tips for maximizing your productivity while working from home. They will be of use to you if you work for a company or by yourself.

1. Create a dedicated workspace:

It’s important to have a designated area in your home where you can work comfortably and efficiently. This could be a separate room or a quiet corner of your home. Remember with the right tools and imagination any spot can be an office.

Just check out the desk bike or the desk converter from FlexiSpot.

Make sure your workspace is well-lit, comfortable, and free of distractions. And remember That the distractions not only come from the other, they are also created by you. So if you are one of those persons that when you have the fridge at your sight you open it a few times looking for something whiteout knowing what you want and at the end you don’t grab anything, then, is better to place your workplace somewhere you can’t see the fridge. And this also applies to a closet, a tv room or weathered distracts you often.

2. Set boundaries:

It’s important to establish clear boundaries between your work and personal life when working from home. This might involve setting specific hours for work, letting friends and family know that you are not available during certain times, and avoiding household chores and other distractions during work hours.

If it works for you, you can even hang a sign or go more technological and put an electronic device to let people know when they can interrupt you.

And of course, learn how to use the no disturb option of your smartphone. Nowdays they let you configure it to receive only work calls or change ringtones or even send atumated messages.

3. Make a schedule:

This may be the most important of all. If you don’t have a routtine, 

Plan out your work tasks for the day or week, and try to stick to a consistent routine. This might involve setting aside specific times for emails, phone calls, and focused work.

you wont be able to maximize your efficiency but more important, you should try to work the same as if you were going to a formal office.

Having a clear schedule can help you stay organized and on track. Do you have a smartphone, well then start learning how to use the calendar an create Events for the whole week/month.

You can always use apps like StartBooking or Homebase, soon Simple Ideas will release their own free app to help you with your habits and routines, but in the midtime, don’t hesitate to try new ways of keepeng your day organize.

Even if you prefer it old school, having a good or personalized planner can inspire you to use it more often.

4. Take breaks:

Working from home can be isolating, and it’s important to take regular breaks to stay energized and engaged. Step away from your computer and take a walk, stretch, or do some deep breathing to clear your mind.

Also people don’t notice it but when you work from home you loose track of time sometimes and you may be starting earlier, having shorter lunches or even eating while working and also finishing more late than usual so breaks are really important.

We recommend try working for an hour and take 5 to 10 minutes break EVERY hour, you’ll thank us and your efficiency will grow.

5. Stay connected:

Working from home can be lonely, and it’s important to stay connected with your colleagues, clients and team but more important is to create a real environment as if you were in a corporate so you could also have control and support of all communications.

Of course you can use online tools like Zoom or Meet for video conferencing or any messaging software to stay in touch and collaborate with your team but what you really need depends on your goal:

1. If you have your company or are starting, look for a comprehensive solution to company communications. Try VitalPBX that is FREE FOREVER when your company is small and as you grow you will also learn about this and other possibilities.
2. If you work at home for a company, it is important that they provide you with a separate line for all work issues, if they do not, look for services like Grasshopper or MightyCall so you can have a different number for everything that has to do with work but on your own cell phone and without the need for a new SIM.

Important:

Don’t confused stay connected to be talking and chatting with friends or partners outside of your work environment. You have your breaks for that.

6. Get dressed:

It can be tempting to work in your pajamas all day when you’re working from home, but getting dressed can help you feel more productive and professional.

Dressing for work can also help you get into the right mindset for focused work. Try working 2 to 3 days in pajamas or sweet pants and try to do the same but dressing like you will be able to receive anyone at any moment and you’ll see the difference.

7. Use tools to stay organized:

There are many online tools that can help you stay organized like StartBooking or Homebase that we mention on the schedule section, but here is also important to have something that help you track your progress and achievments.

Consider using a management tool like Bonsai or a project Management tool like ClickUp that is FREE to keep track of tasks and deadlines, or a time tracking tool like ActiTime to monitor your productivity.

8. Eliminate distractions:

Distractions can be a major productivity killer when you’re working from home. Make an effort to eliminate as many distractions as possible, such as turning off your phone or silencing notifications on your computer.

Nowadays almost all the products we use have a focus mode that greatly reduces distractions and here we leave you a guide for some of them.

1. Windows 11
2. IOS 15 or Later
3. mac OS
4. Android

9. Take care of yourself:

Taking care of your physical and mental health is important for maximizing productivity. Make sure to eat well, stay hydrated, and get regular exercise. It’s important to include meditation or a workout routine into your schedule.

10. Reward yourself:

It’s important to reward yourself for a job well done when working from home.

This might involve setting small goals and celebrating when you reach them, or taking a break to do something you enjoy. Also you can plan treats, foods, or anything that stimulates you.

Remember, from small details to buying what you have always wanted is valid. The important thing here is that you need to feel rewarded for the work you are doing and since many times the income, bonuses or results may take time to arrive, you cannot postpone that reward.