Stay focused even when working from home with these top tips
The last 18 months have seen an incredible change for many workers across the globe, with the pandemic shutting down workplaces and forcing millions to work fully remotely for the first time. After the initial discomfort, most of us will now be pretty comfortable working remotely – but it’s fair to say everyone suffers that little dip in productivity every now and again. So if you’re still getting used to working from home, or maybe just need some encouragement, here are some tips from us to make sure you stay productive, even when out of the office. First of all, and probably a pretty basic tip – try and make sure you have a designated work environment where you feel comfortable. When the initial stay from home orders were issued, many struggled due to a lack of proper workspace separate from their home lives, with lots of us forced to work from spare rooms, sofas and even bedrooms. However you can transform even a small corner into a workspace with just a few additions, with a desk, chair and external monitor all vital (although more on those later). Having these all set up should help you stay productive, rather than letting your mind wander too much – or even dropping off entirely. Making sure you have daylight and fresh air will also greatly help productivity, as well as ensuring you can move around and get away from your desk, (whatever form that may take) from time to time.
