Most jobs require your presence far from your home, either minutes away or hours of travel on public transportation. The problem is that nobody ever taught you to work from your own home and to do it in a functional way so as not to lose performance and quality in the process.
To be able to work from home, some rules are necessary that you must impose yourself and carry out with rigor. Otherwise your job may be in danger as well as your mental health, especially during a period of time where you are in quarantine and cannot leave your home.
For this reason, we provide you with information on how to organize yourself to work from home during quarantine .
What routine to keep to work from home
Some routines that you should maintain during this period are:
- Wake up early as if you attend your work normally
- Do an exercise routine from home
- Maintain breakfast, lunch and dinner schedules
- Only work 8 hours a day
How to maintain a work-from-home routine?
A great way to organize your day from the moment you wake up is to always wake up at the same time, then give your body and mind 1 hour to enjoy breakfast and read the newspaper, then you can work until lunch time, approximately until 13 or 14 hours.
Watching a television series is a good option at lunch, as long as it is an episode that does not interfere with your motivation to continue working. You can also take advantage of this break to take a shower, take your pet for a walk or even exercise. After doing all this, nothing stops you from continuing to work until the end of your workday.
When you consider that your work is finished, it is best not to regularly check any notifications from social networks or emails, as this can stress your mind and lead to more harmful consequences for your mental health. Another tip that many experienced remote workers recommend is to always prepare as if you were leaving your home; that is, do not be tempted to wear pajamas every day and be disheveled as this will eventually make you feel worse.
Of course, each person’s routine is different and you should adapt your tastes and needs to the activities that provide you the most benefits.
Extra tips for working from home
- Place your work area in the place of your home where you usually spend the least time.
- Separate your personal space from your work space.
- Set your own goals and limits; that is, take breaks and so on.
- If you live alone, socialize with your colleagues via Skype, Facetime or similar applications.
How to build your workspace at home
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable in your workplace, you know it’s difficult to work that way, especially when you don’t like your boss or close colleagues. For some people, their ideal workspace is one of complete isolation where they can focus on important tasks without any distraction.
For others it is the opposite, they need a group that surrounds them for containment and support during times of stress, since a chat between 2 or 3 people can release the tension of a work environment. However, working from home means that your family may be close to you and this is also something to consider, especially if you live with young children who need care.
The important thing is that you can create your own space with your tastes and comforts, and above all take advantage of this opportunity.
How to communicate from home in shared spaces?
When you work from home it is common to have a room dedicated to function as an office, so isolating yourself and concentrating on work is not that difficult. However, it may happen that your partner shares that space with you and they have to accommodate each other. Having patience at times like this is essential.
If you live with your family or have roommates, everyone will have to adapt their habits so that everything runs smoothly. The best thing you can do is understand the needs of others and they will do the same for you. Talking about the topic is essential.
Benefits and tips for working from home
- If you feel alone you can talk by video call with a friend or by text message
- You can do housework during breaks
- You can be your own boss in the comfort of your home
- Organizing your time and schedules gives you more flexibility for other tasks
- If you miss the sound of your office, put music in the background while you work
conclusion
It may take a bit of time and refinement, but working from home has great benefits especially for introverts. This way of working will open your eyes to a life with less stress, more simplicity and better strategies for organizing your daily tasks.
References
- Kelly, M. How to Thrive During Your First Work-from-Home Marathon. For Greatist. [Revised March 2020].
