![]() ![]() You could find yourself distracted with household chores or spending too much time dwelling on your work when you should have finished for the day. When spending all day at home it can be easy for your home life and work to become too intertwined. ![]() If you still find yourself distracted and feel your workspace is not secluded enough, you could block out your surroundings by positioning some cardboard boxes or books to make the area more private. For right-handed people, this means positioning the lamp on the left side of their workspace. If you are using the computer, position the lamp so it will not reflect on the computer screen and so the shadows from your hands are not cast over your work. Lighting: Ensure you have good lighting for your workspace that does not overstrain your eyes.Get comfortable: Make sure you are at the right height for working, have proper back support (avoid using the sofa if possible), and padding.It is always a good idea to ask the people you live with to give you some space and not distract you and you should also turn off the TV, radio and other noisy appliances. Remove all distractions as much as possible.Start by getting everything you need for the day’s work together in your workspace: chargers, pens, papers, laptops etc.Here is a quick guide to help you get set up for working from home: Ideally, you would have a separate room to turn into a home office, but failing that any old desk would do. To avoid distractions, and help you get your head into work mode, it is always a good idea to create a workspace. To keep motivated and enjoy the benefits of working from home, you must maintain discipline and a good way to ensure you do this is to work to a defined routine… Create a dedicated workspace It can be difficult to stay focused and productive and, without the proper boundaries, you can struggle to take adequate breaks from work and downtime when you should be finished for the day. However, for many people who make the transition, this is not the case. Without the need to commute, working from home should mean you will have more time to yourself and a better work-life balance. ![]()
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