Performance matters more than presence, so here are simple ways to get a lot more done in a lot less time.
1. Set a schedule — and share it with everyone you know.
Interruptions are productivity killers. When you work from home, your family and friends can be the most frequent sources of interruption.
That’s why you need to be proactive and share your schedule. Explain when you’ll be working. Describe how you work best: Whether that’s “interrupt me at will” (probably not) or “only interrupt me if it’s truly an emergency” (more likely).
Above all, don’t assume people will automatically respect the fact that while you’re working from home, you’re still working. They won’t. Help them understand.
2. Spend a little money where it counts most.
Working from home implicitly means you’re a knowledge worker. That means you spend a lot of time sitting. No matter what else you do, invest in a good computer, a good phone, and the most comfortable and ergonomically correct chair you can find. When you’re uncomfortable, it’s hard to stay focused and productive.
3. Split your work day into chunks.
Generally speaking, we can focus on any given task for 90 to 120 minutes. After that, we need a 15- to 20-minute break so we can recharge and get ready………
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