{"id":2649,"date":"2021-08-26T11:13:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T15:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cornonthejob.com\/?p=7963"},"modified":"2021-08-26T11:13:51","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T15:13:51","slug":"5-great-ways-to-increase-your-productivity-when-working-remotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jerome1greene.x10host.com\/wp\/5-great-ways-to-increase-your-productivity-when-working-remotely\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Ways To Increase Your Productivity When Working Remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7964\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cornonthejob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-26-at-11.08.27-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2021-08-26 at 11.08.27 AM\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.cornonthejob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-26-at-11.08.27-AM-300x200.png 300w, http:\/\/www.cornonthejob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-26-at-11.08.27-AM-768x511.png 768w, http:\/\/www.cornonthejob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2021-08-26-at-11.08.27-AM.png 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Nv-vx3kUR2A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working from home has plenty of perks, but it can be tough to stay in the zone. When we\u2019re at home there are plenty of distractions, and it\u2019s not always easy to stay focused. To help you increase your productivity levels when working remotely, try these easy hacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>\u00a0Perfect Your Schedule<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining productivity levels when working from home is all about staying organized. Ensure that you create yourself a daily and weekly schedule to improve your time management and stay on top of your tasks. You might use a digital planner, or a paper journal, whatever helps you to manage your time. When you\u2019re creating the perfect schedule the following ideas may come in handy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on a task hierarchy (put tasks in order of importance).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set yourself productivity goals to stay on track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider using the Pomodoro technique.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule breaks as well as tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b>Productivity Software<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re working remotely you might be glad of a few productivity tools. Software like Trello and Toggl are great options to help you get organized and boost your productivity levels. Both of these contain a range of useful features to help you stay on top of your tasks. You\u2019ll find note-taking features, productivity charts, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roberthalf.com\/blog\/salaries-and-skills\/8-realistic-tips-for-time-management-when-working-from-home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features, website blocking tools, and a whole lot more. If you\u2019re working with a team, project management tools can be helpful, try software like Click Up, Asana, or Monday.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Perfect Your Working Area<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s difficult to perform your best work if your work area isn\u2019t up to scratch. You\u2019ll need to create a dedicated workspace, it should be practical, ergonomic, tidy, and bright. Use decor features that boost your energy, whether it\u2019s artwork, color schemes, or plants. Remove the clutter and ensure that your workspace is separate from your leisure space.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> High Performing Laptop<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a high-performing laptop, it\u2019s hard to keep your productivity levels high. MacBook Pros are highly regarded for their performance and reliability. If you have issues with your laptop running slowly, there are plenty of MacBook troubleshooting tips online. With these kinds of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/macpaw.com\/how-to\/speed-up-mac\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">productivity tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll boost the performance of your device, and improve your project outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Healthy Habits<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re working from home <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wellness\/five-healthy-habits-for-working-from-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy habits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are incredibly important. Unless you stay healthy you\u2019ll feel sluggish and lack productivity. There are so many ways that you can stay healthy when working from home including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take regular breaks to do healthy activities, (take a walk in the park, or perhaps a ten-minute yoga video).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat healthy snacks throughout the day, focus on highly nutritious and mood-boosting foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add in micro-moments of self-care whether it\u2019s a short mediation exercise or lighting a relaxing candle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many ways to remain productive when you work from home. At first, it can be a challenge, but after a while, you\u2019ll start to get used to it. With simple hacks like these, you\u2019ll soon see fast results. Whether you\u2019re <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cornonthejob.com\/career-advice\/overcoming-the-unpleasant-side-of-working-freelance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working as a freelancer <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or you run your own biz these tips will help you to excel when working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"pty_trigger\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unsplash Working from home has plenty of perks, but it can be tough to stay in the zone. When we\u2019re at home there are plenty of distractions, and it\u2019s not always easy to stay focused. 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