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by Charles Duhigg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Buy on Ama<\/a>z<\/a>on<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n While you may be required to work for only 8 hours a day, you may feel compelled to make up for your absence in the office by being available to do things like answer emails or phone calls throughout the day. Even if you have a fixed schedule, it can be quite difficult to switch off and stop thinking about work, if your workplace is your living room or bedroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a particular problem for managers and entrepreneurs who can\u2019t easily turn off their work responsibilities. That being said, it is essential that you completely disconnect from your job for a part of every day. Otherwise, your performance, your mental and physical health, and, ultimately, your company, will suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If it is possible, separate your working space from your living space. Dedicate a room or an indoor office in which you do all your work. And once you are out of that room, don\u2019t do anything about work or office until you are back in. If you don\u2019t have a spare room, you can use a specific part of your living room. A particular table, chair, and position in which you work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And, after you are done, make sure to remove anything related to your job and maybe even sign out of your email or shut down your laptop. Communicate with your customers, employees, and anyone else you work with to let them know that there are some times when you just won\u2019t be available to respond to business demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With infinite streaming services and everything we need readily available by delivery; it has become too easy to simply stay in our houses all the time. And although it may seem safer to stay indoors with a global pandemic on the loose, it is not necessarily healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You need to be exposed to sunlight and fresh air, and the chances of contracting the virus are lower if you are physically healthy with a strong immune system. Also, you can only do so much exercise in such a confined space as the house. So, if possible, make sure to get out at least for a walk or a run, several times a week or, ideally, every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the main reasons why we tend to overwork at home. Even if everyone else at your company is also working from home, it\u2019s hard to overcome the nagging feeling that there are things going on, and conversations being held, that you don\u2019t know about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That feeling can be even more intense if some people at your company are working in the office while you are working from home. The best antidote to the fear of missing out is increased communication. Pick up the phone frequently and call a colleague just to check in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are wondering about events or meetings that might be happening without you, ask your co-workers what\u2019s going on with important projects, and if there is any information you are missing. It will give you the comfort of knowing that nothing major is happening if they don\u2019t mention anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be maddening when you are trying to finish up an important sales email or you are in the middle of an online business meeting and you keep getting interrupted by your spouse, partner, roommate, or children who don\u2019t grasp that, even though you are home, you are still very much at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Working from home while caring for small children is a particularly difficult challenge that requires extra support from employers and family members. But when it comes to adults and older children, you need to set appropriate boundaries about when it is acceptable to talk to you or enter your workspace, and when it\u2019s not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, establish do not disturb hours that are interruption-free, so you can fully focus on your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facing a technical issue can cause severe frustration. If your computer, software, or internet connection fails, you\u2019ll either have to get remote support from whoever would have helped you back at the office or figure it out on your own. The best way to avoid this problem is thinking ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Give it some thought before it happens. What would you do if your system fails? You must have a plan B. And have a hotspot ready to go on your phone, or with a separate router. This can save your precious working hours if anything goes wrong. And realistically, something inbound to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While working from home saves a lot of time, finding self-motivation to start work can be much harder at home. It is just plain easier to get down to work when you are buzzing in the office, surrounded by busy colleagues, and a lurking boss, than when you are home alone with a TV screen or a gaming console within reach. There are many approaches to fighting procrastination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, set up a dedicated working place. This will help you get in the office headspace. Even if you have the luxury of flexible working hours, try to set a fixed schedule and follow it. It will help you avoid \u201cI will start in an hour\u201d syndrome. Discuss progress with colleagues and give yourself small daily goals. It can give you the motivation you need. And remember, be kind to yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t stress too much and don\u2019t overwork yourself, so you don\u2019t feel exhausted the next day. Keep in mind that procrastination often comes from anxiety, which is something we all feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, these were all the reasons why most productivity tips for people working from home suck. If you found this article informative, make sure to share and comment. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the Snapreads app, you get the key insights from the best nonfiction books in minutes, not hours or days. Our experts transform these books into quick, memorable, easy-to-understand insights you can read when you have the time or listen to them on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Never leave the house<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The fear of missing out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lack of tech support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Procrastination<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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