Whether you’re a student or a working professional,
it can be challenging to work from home with all your creature comforts and distractions.
In this video, we’ll be sharing 7 tips that’ll help you be more productive at home.
Let’s get started!
1
It might seem silly to dress up when you’ll be at home all day,
but we find that putting on the right clothes actually helps get you in the right mindset.
If you’re in pajamas all day, it might be too tempting to just lounge around!
2
We recommend doing all of your work in one place--
and make sure it’s not your bed, kitchen, or couch!
Pick a spot that’s away from distractions and create an actual workstation.
Sit at a well-lit desk where you can sit ergonomically upright.
If you use a laptop, try to work off a monitor and separate keyboard to reduce strain on your body.
If you’re reading textbooks, set them on something like the Raymay Kenko Adjustable Book Stand.
You can adjust the angle of the frame to promote good posture.
3
Keep all of the supplies you need to work together.
If you're used to having everything in a backpack or laptop bag, stick with that.
Alternatively, a bag in bag is a great way to store our essentials.
The Lihit Lab Teffa Bag in Bag is one of our top sellers and for good reason--
it has tons of compartments to hold everything you need,
from notebooks to pens to other accessories.
That way, you’ll always know where your supplies are!
A gadget pouch is also handy for organizing electronic accessories like chargers and headphones--
our favorite is the Nakabayashi Digio2.
4
It’s important to have a neat workspace to clear your mind of distractions.
Use a case to keep pens and other small accessories from cluttering your desk.
We recommend the Sun-Star Delde Pen Pouch.
The top portion slides down easily to transform it into a pen stand.
Loose papers can be filed away in folders or other document holders,
such as the Kokuyo Novita Alpha Clear Book.
It organizes all of your files in one place and makes it easy to flip through them all!
5
We find it useful to write down our tasks in a planner or notebook when we start our work day.
A weekly planner like this one from Soumkine keeps you on track for the week,
while a notebook like the Maruman Mnemosyne Today’s Act helps you prioritize tasks for the day.
If you’d rather maximize the space on your desk, try the Kyokuto To Do List Sticky Notes.
You can stick a sheet on your laptop or monitor to reference your tasks.
6
If your work allows for flexible hours, think about the times you are the most productive.
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Work during the times you are most alert to boost productivity.
7
Last but not least, remember to take five to ten minute breaks every hour or so!
Staring at a screen or book for too long can cause fatigue.
You can do stretches, walk around outside, or grab a snack.
This will also help you come back to work refreshed and energized.
We hope these tips are helpful!
Do you have any work-from-home tips?
Share them with us in the comments below!
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