How do you stay focused while working in a remote environment?
Michele Kuphal
2025-07-24 03:20:18
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Having a designated workspace allows you to mentally ‘clock in’ at the start of the day and separate this area from the rest of your home, even if only in your mind. Make sure your chosen workspace is organised, free from clutter and, if possible, bathed in natural light. Setting up a schedule provides a routine, as well as clear times for your bosses and colleagues to contact you. One way to stay focused is to structure your day as if you were in an office. Getting up and dressing for work will force you into a professional mindset. Start each day with a to-do list, put it in a place you can see it, then tackle your largest, least enjoyable job first. Taking breaks actually help you focus, short breaks to make tea, stretch or go outside for some fresh air will refuel you. Routine breaks can help power you through the rest of your day, you wouldn't work for nine uninterrupted hours in the office, so why think you should do it at home.
Emmalee Orn
2025-07-24 01:00:35
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Set and stick to a routine. Without a steady schedule, the line between work and personal time can get blurred and it can be stressful if the balance isn't right. Follow your normal sleep and work patterns if you can, and stay consistent. Get up at the same time, eat breakfast and get out of your pyjamas. Try scheduling in your "commute time" and spend it exercising, reading or listening to music before logging in and starting work. Most importantly, when your workday ends, stop working. Making time for breaks is important to help manage feelings of stress. Try to take lunch and regular screen breaks, and give yourself time to concentrate on something else so you feel more focused when you return. Even just 5 to 10 minutes of short breaks each hour can really help your productivity. If you can, find a quiet space away from people and distractions like the TV. Get everything you need in one place, before you start work – chargers, pens, paper and any other equipment – and shut the door if you can.