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How to Stay Productive When You Work From Home
Getting in Work Clothes
It is common advice to get up, shower and dress for work, in your work clothes. This too creates a form of mental transition for you.
If on some days you feel you are better off in your nightclothes, working in a relaxed manner, then, by all means, do that. It is better to do what works best for you.
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Environmental Associations
Environmental associations are cues from your working environment that tell your brain "I'm in the office, so it must be time to work." Most of them are assimilated subconsci...
Physical Triggers
Physical triggers are the literal actions you take that tell your brain "the work day is about to start." For example:
- Spritzing a small amount of cologne on your wrist.
- The sensation of picking up your keys and putting them in your pocket or purse.
- The sound your car engine makes as you begin your morning commute.
It's hard to stay productive when you work from home because many of these physical triggers don't exist.
Fake a Commute to “Work”
Your commute is a very important physical trigger to your brain that your work day has begun. So, after you complete your morning routine, whatever it is, find a way to physically commute to your home… from your home.
Literally leave your house. Walk up and down the street or drive around the block to complete your "commute." When you're done working do the same commute but in reverse.
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Psychological Effects of Working from Home
- Loneliness and isolation. And loneliness is associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms like random pain.
- Anxiety and pressure. The bounda...
Symptoms of Depression
- Angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration, even with unimportant matters.
- Loss of interest or happiness in activities such as sex or hobbies.
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia and sleeping too much.
- Tiredness and lack of energy for even the smallest activities.
- Increased cravings for food.
- Anxiety, agitation, and restlessness.
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions, and remembering things
- Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches
- Avoiding people.
Take Care of Your Mental Health
...while working from home:
- Create a schedule and stick to it. Scheduling your tasks (and breaks) will help you to mentally prepare for the day.
- Have a dedicated comfortable workspace, with a door that closes, preferably.
- Fight the urge to stay sedentary and schedule active time to get your heart pumping.
- Foster social connections (on the phone or via the internet, if physical contact is not possible).
- Learn to say no. Know your limitations, set boundaries based on your schedule and workload, and don’t extend yourself beyond them.
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The shared context
For the whole idea of remote work to actually work, you have to develop a remote culture for your team.
And that means having a shared context: everyone plays by the same rules, you have to ...
Working from home misconceptions
Working from home does not mean you are a remote worker. For a lot of people “working from home” is synonymous with not really working, but instead sitting at home in comfy clothes and doing anything but working. Because no one is really watching you.
Rules for remote work
- Assume remote, even if you have only 1 person that is not coming to the office. So make sure to share all the information from meetings in a written format.
- Have a private, quiet, dedicated space for working in your home. Preferably with a door that closes.
- Have the right digital equipment.
- Over-communicate.
- Make sure you get to actual meet your colleagues face to face.
- Have a time overlap with your team.