Among the
various work cultures around the world, work from home is a trendy one.
According to the recent statistics shared by www.globalworkplaceanalytics.com,
3.1 million people in the U.S are working from home. Because of the Social
Distancing Restriction due to COVID-19 Pandemic, a greater portion of the
workforce has started working from home.
Work from Home can be a new concept and a challenge for many Nepali Employees brought forth by the global pandemic. Working from home is not an easy task as it has its own challenges and demands and it can be even more challenging for married individuals with children.
One should be able to supervise their own tasks, concentrate in work
despite various distractions and balance their work and family space. Here are the key Do’s and Don’ts that will
allow you to get work done while working from home.
DO’s
Wake up early
The benefits
of sleeping on time and waking up early becomes unparalleled. It will energize
you and make you more productive. It gives you enough time for exercise and a
proper breakfast before you start your work.
Prepare a to-do list and a proper schedule
Listing the
activities to do for a day will avoid the distractions and helps you in keeping
track of your tasks status and completing it on time.
Dress up and divide proper work space
Create a
work-space that can help you get into the right frame of mind and makes it feel
like work as it determines how well you can perform. Also, you never know when
you are getting a video call, so get dressed up beforehand.
Maintain intact Communication with your
co-worker
Communicating
with your co-worker helps you get updates about the on-going activities. It
also helps to keep a check and balance of your work if you are sharing it with
at least a person.
Always be ready with “Plan B”
You never
know what happens next, your internet won’t work or your laptop gets shut down.
So, in such a case, get ready with your “Plan B” to make your day productive.
Take Regular Breaks
Working continuously can make
your day monotonous. Take regular short breaks so that your brain can rest and
work properly.
Stay Hydrated
At last but not the least, drink plenty of water. It’s one of the most important things you can do for your health.
DON’Ts
Over Snack
Over
snacking leads towards drowsiness which will definitely hamper your efficiency.
The task you could finish in 10 minutes will now take 30 minutes due to
drowsiness. So, snack at a scheduled time.
Post anything on Social Media during office
hours
Sharing or
posting anything on social media during office hours would distract you. It
would also make an impression that you are not working.
Turn the TV on
Turning on
TV while working will create distraction. It’s tempting to have a movie or a
series playing on TV while you work, however it will only prolong your workday
if you let it.
Involve in Household Chores
Involving in
Household chores during office hours will hamper your work efficiency. Keep
boundaries with yourself and with others so that you are not expected to do
everything at home while also trying to hustle and work for 8 or more hours a
day.
Engage with Family/Friends
Maintain
distance with your family and friends during work. Create boundaries and let
them know about the responsibilities that comes along with being a boss of your
own time.
We
believe these few tips will help you in increasing your productivity while working
from home. However, the most important thing we should possess is the ownership
and dedication towards the work in order to accomplish the task whether we are
working in an office environment or from home.
Stay safe, stay Hydrated and maintain the same level of efficiency as working in an office environment.
