No traffic woes.

No need to sit in formals for hours.

No need to meet people whom you don’t want to.

For many of us, work-from-home is the best thing to happen to us in our careers. It’s sad that it took
a global pandemic for businesses to realize the viability of work-from-home. Flexible hours, a higher
degree of freedom, and the opportunity to spend more time with people you love – it’s a gift for the
employees. For employers, it means less investment into a workspace, increased productivity from a
happier workforce, and a better work environment for everyone.

However, maintaining productivity is not easy for everyone. Some of us have more distractions than
others, and some others get easily distracted. So, how do you maintain productivity while working
from home?

Here are some tips to help you.

1. Create Your Work Zone

Mind space is a key ingredient for immersive work. Most of us automatically get into work mode when we visit our office because everything there is designed to get your mind space into a productive state. 

Assign a specific area in your home or room for work. That’s your workspace, where you must not do anything else. So, every time you are in that place, you get right into the work and do nothing else. If you want to have some fun, go to another room. If you don’t have that kind of space, at least move to another area in the same room.

2. No Entry Zones

Ask your family members to respect your workspace and never to enter that area whenever you are working, unless there’s an emergency. These no-entry zones must be clearly demarcated.

3. Reduce Distractions

Get rid of wallpapers, gaming consoles, and anything else that distracts you from your work. If you’re frequently bombarded with ambient traffic, barks of a neighbor’s pet, or the general chatter of household members, you can even use a noise-cancelling headphone.

4. Just the Right Amount of Noise

Did you know that ambient noise, like that in a coffee shop, can actually boost your creativity and productivity? That idea is the driver of sites like Coffitivity. If you need a boost in creativity or some help concentrating on your work, give it a try. 

5. Be Healthy

Firstly, take regular breaks. A five-minute break after every 25 minutes of work is a good practice. Read up on the Pomodoro technique and stick to it. It will drastically reduce your distractions and improve your focus. Secondly, eat healthy. Avoid junk food. And, lastly, get adequate exercise. Muscle and joint pain can be major distractions. 

Stay healthy. Stay fit. Stay productive.