Working from home usually was a wish many had, but now it has become a reality for most of us due to this lockdown situation across the world. Even when it is not a compulsory thing there are times when working from home is the option given by the employers due to varying circumstances. Whatever the condition it might be there are certain things which one should consider whilst working from home. These points will not only make you more productive whilst working from home but they will also make your life easier. So some of the points to keep in mind while working from home or doing any online events from home are:-
- Keep a dedicated space for working. This area should be separate from the rest of your house. This will give you the peace you need to work online or attend any virtual seminars without any disturbance. If you have proper workspace your productivity and efficiency is more. Also if you have a neat and clean working space you have better attention and it also lets you maintain proper posture which will not be a case if you are working from your bed or lounge.
- Maintain a proper work schedule and stick to it on all your working days. Try and maintain normal working hours which you would have in case you went to a regular office. Try to maintain a day schedule as that would let you have regular and good sleep until you have to work night shifts or different work schedules. But whatever the case might be, try and maintain a regular work schedule without playing around with it much.
- Schedule regular breaks as you would have if you went to a regular office. Say for example if you are attending a virtual seminar then once it is done take your coffee break and that means getting off your chair and away from your computer or going to the kitchen to get a glass of water. Do not just keep on sitting for lengthy hours on the system as that is bad for your body and mind.
- Set up rules in the house with your spouse, children or parents about your availability and accessing your work area. Regular interruptions will lead to disruption in work which will make you lead to a decrease in productivity and efficiency. If you do not set up the ground rules then attending online events or virtual seminars would be very difficult as your family members can interrupt the sessions.
- Most important of all, do not forget to step out of the house. Yes this is something that normally happens when you start working from home or start attending online events. You just become so engrossed in your official work and then your own domestic work that you forget that you need to step out of the house and get some normal exercise like walking. Breathing in the fresh air can make a lot of difference to your body and brain. One must not forget that a healthy mind and body can make a huge difference in your productivity.
So take care of these points and you should do wonders for yourself whilst working from home.
