5 tips for working from home to be productive

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5 thuiswerk tips om productief te werken

In recent years, working from home has become increasingly common and important in the Netherlands. Many companies now offer two or more days of remote work. This can lead to increased productivity, as there are likely fewer distractions at home than at work. However, there's less structure at home, and no one is paying attention. This can lead to you more likely to do other things besides work. To prevent this, we have several tips to increase your productivity while working from home.

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#1 Create a permanent workplace

Also at home it's wise to keep personal live and business seperate. When working from home, you are working at a place where you normally come to rest. This can disrupt your private/work balance. For example, you may be more inclined to look at your phone while working or get distracted by other things. That is why it is wise, if possible, to set up a permanent workplace or office where you really only come to work.

When creating your home workspace, make sure you do this with productivity in mind. Think about sufficient lighting, a good sitting position, more than 1 screen, not too many distractions, etc. It is important that your screen or laptop is at the right height, so that your neck is not in an unnatural position. It is wise to raise your screen or laptop to eye level with a stand . Read our blog about creating the ideal workspace for more tips.

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#2 Stick to your routine

When you work from home, it is important to stick to your regular routine. So stick to the same morning ritual. Get up early enough so that you still have enough time to wake up, take a shower and make a cup of coffee or tea. This way you also get in the right mindset to start working. It also ensures that you are not still half asleep when you sit down behind your laptop. Also, try not to work in your pyjamas, but just dress as you normally would.

#3 Social contact is important

At home, there are generally fewer people in the office. This is very nice when you want to concentrate, but social contact is also very important. That is why it is important to keep in touch with your colleagues, even when you work from home. Try to make regular video calls so that you can continue to talk to your colleagues. In addition, you do not have to start talking about work in a meeting right away. You can also briefly talk about personal matters before focusing on work.

#4 Take enough breaks

When you are alone at home, you can sometimes forget to take enough breaks. However, taking regular breaks is very beneficial for your concentration and productivity. Make sure you actually leave your workstation, even if it is only to do something else indoors for five minutes.

You can also schedule a household task to do something other than work. This way you focus on something other than your work. For example, do a wash or put away some clothes. After this break, you can regain focus and work productively.

Of course, it is also very good to keep moving when you work from home. A walk is good for your body and you immediately get some fresh air. In addition, you can clear your head, so that you can continue full of energy after your break.

#5 Plan your day

Look in advance at what you want to get done that day and determine a time block per task. Stick to your planning and try not to stay on one task for too long. Are you unable to finish everything you planned? That's not a problem, make a list of tasks that you can tackle first the next day. Also try to schedule moments for yourself in which you shut down all your distractions. Turn off your chat and WhatsApp, so that you can fully focus on your work and your tasks. Also plan moments to contact your colleagues or respond to emails.

Hopefully the above tips will help you make working from home more fun and efficient. Are you looking for handy home office accessories such as a lamp for video calling or a laptop or smartphone stand? Check out our handy gear via the button below.

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