How to Work at Home Effectively
Most of the suggestions below use external means to keep you working, instead of going down the willpower track, which is fraught with effort!
1. Have deadlines with a consequence.
Ouch. When one HAS to get something done, they usually do.
2. Have a buddy, colleague, coach or staff members who keep you focused.
Rely on others to help you stay focused and productive.
3. If you don't love what you do, change it so that you do.
Then, you don't need to TRY to stay focused, because you'll naturally be.
4. Develop a schedule/routine, or not.
Some folks work better with a schedule, others don't. Get to know YOUR style and preference, which by the way, may change with the seasons.
5. Train your family members what work time means.
Lock the home office door if that doesn't work.
6. Make your home office absolutely perfect.
A great home office will naturally keep you focused.
7. Keep your beverages/snacks close at hand.
If you leave your home office to go to the frig, you may get distracted by what's going on in the rest of your house.
8. Set daily goals.
And time line your day, if that works for you.
9. Get off to a great start for the day.
Whether it's a walk, or time with the paper, or a cup of coffee or tea, have your rising/getting started routine something that you genuinely like!
10. Have something interesting/exciting to work on for the next day.
The afternoon/night before, have something you're looking forward to working for the next day. This will get you into the home office. If you don't have something exciting to work on the next day, invent something that is exciting.
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