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How to manage digital distractions
The impact of technology on mental health
The importance of setting boundaries
Dressing for work
When working from home, even though your colleagues might not see you in your pyjamas, you could be losing out on the psychological benefit of dressing for work.
Other tips for increasing productivity when working from home include setting aside specific hours and creating a particular space for your work.
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The 'enclothed cognition' effect
We know that what we wear affects our mindset. Our work attire helps us into our role.
Researchers found that volunteers performed better on attention-related tasks when they put on a doctor's lab coat. Another 2014 study found that v...
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Tips For Forced Functioning
- When at home, leave your phone aside, as it can consume all your remaining hours in distractions.
- Remove unhealthy food from the fridge and pantry.
- While working from a cafe, leave your laptop charger at home. Now you have a few hours to complete your work before your lapt...
Remote work needs boundaries too
Working from home sounds ideal for those who’ve never done that before. But that too comes with a set of specific boundary issues.
Aspects of working from home that may need to be addressed include a whole new set of possible distractions; a greater need for self-discipline; having to...
Minimize interruptions
Brief interruptions appear to produce a change in work pattern and a corresponding drop in productivity.
Minimizing interruptions may mean setting office hours, keeping your door closed, or working from home for time-sensitive projects.
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