Top 20 Working from Home Tips

There are going to be a lot of people newly working from home starting this week, due to the Coronavirus and it will be a difficult transition for some – my husband included!

I’ve worked from home for many years so here are my top 20 tips for working effectively & avoiding distractions ?

Top 20 Working from Home Tips

1. Set ‘Work Hours’- make sure your partner understands you are WORKING
2. Get Dressed & Don’t Work from Bed
3. Make To-Do Lists
4. Use a Planner
5. Use Task Management Apps
6. Don’t Work in Your PJs
7. Don’t Work in Front of the TV
8. Set a Morning Routine and Stick to It
9. Set an Alarm
10. Eat a Healthy Lunch or Snack
11. Take Short Breaks
12. Use Productivity Apps
13. Stay Off Social Media
14. Leave the House
15. Use Video Chat
16. Use Your “Lunch Break” for Errands and Appointments
17. Accept that there will be distractions but get disciplined & set yourself deadlines.
18. After 3pm when the kids come home is most difficult so plan for it.
19. Keep your phone on another desk and put on silent for the hours you plan to work
20. Make sure you have a routine that marks the end of the working day to replace your commute.