No matter where you are working, productivity is a priority. Whether you are working from the office, from home, or from a coworking space, there are a number of productivity tips that you can follow to make the best out of work.
Even though the thought of working from anywhere may sound appealing and fun, it is not always so. However, with the right approach, it can be.
In this article, we will go through 5 productivity tips for working from anywhere.
First, let me tell you why you might need these tips.
When working in the office, there is a chance of being stuck to the monitor and overworking or being distracted and not productive enough as a result. Distractions follow us at home too, along with temptations and other obstacles to productive work.
Now to the purpose.
Follow a schedule
Having a daily schedule or routine is an integral part of a successful and productive day. It is ingrained into our days anyway, so why not adopt it for our purpose? Just like you wake up, brush your teeth, have breakfast, and go to work, you should start work in a similar manner.
If you are working in the office, you most likely have a routine already. You leave the house, get to work, turn on your computer, make yourself a cup of coffee, check emails maybe, and so on.
If you work from home, it can be harder to have a consistent schedule. That is why, to prevent a disorganized day, plan ahead.
Here’s an example. Start with breakfast. Reorganize your desk. Put away distractions and start working. After an hour, take a break, and so on. Make sure you stick to your routine as much as possible.
Remove distractions
Be it in the office or at home, avoid distractions intentionally. If it is your phone or video games, put them in another room. If it is your family members or pets, tell them not to bother you during work hours or do so only for emergencies.
However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get in contact with them at all. Do it during breaks instead, or take breaks for that purpose specifically.
In fact, spending time with pets especially will even contribute to your overall productivity.
Use productivity tools
There are a number of tools designed specially to improve productivity. Why not use them?
These tools help you see what you spend time on, what wastes your time, and what you need to work on more. In fact, you do not even have to interfere, as they measure that data while you are doing your work.
A similar tool is WebWork. It is a time tracker and a productivity monitoring tool. You simply need to start it, and the tool will measure your productivity and give you insights.
Take breaks
Breaks are the fuel of productivity. Not too many, of course, but in moderation.
Many people get so absorbed in work that they forget about breaks. Especially at home, when there are no coworkers to invite you to coffee, it is easier to forget about breaks.
That is why a schedule is so important. Remember to include regular but moderate breaks in it.
You can even use the Pomodoro technique. In other words, use a timer, work for 25 minutes, and take a 5-minute break. You can, of course, customize this interval to your preferences.
Organize your space
Your working environment can directly contribute to how productive you are. Whether you are working from home or from the office, make sure your surroundings are organized.
Of course, you cannot be responsible for all your surroundings, but you can, at least for your desk.
Look at your desk. Are there things on it you do not need? Is there an unwashed mug? Maybe go wash it and have a short break at the same time?
Get rid of the things you do not need and leave only those that you need today.
Now take another look and see how freeing that feels. Having an organized desk indirectly helps organize your mind too.
To sum up
Being productive is not always easy, especially when it comes to working. However, with the right attitude and approach, anyone can be productive.
No matter where you are working, by following the steps mentioned in this article, you will see instant results in your productivity levels.
Author Bio
Liana Papyan is a content writer and an English language enthusiast. Her current writing niches are remote work, productivity, time tracking, and the like. Liana also writes marketing copy and is trying to be a UX writer at the same time. The only thing she likes more than writing is reading.
