More of us than ever now work from home, reaping the rewards and freedom this comes with. Yet, while it’s undoubtedly great being able to do this, it can sometimes lack the facilities that come with working in an established office. You might not have a proper setup for example, or your Wifi might just not be up to scratch. In this article, we take a look at some top tips that should help improve your efficiency working from home and ensure you get the most out of your work day. Keep on reading to find out more.
Make sure your WiFi is up to the task
One of the biggest obstacles to working well is WiFi. There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of an important Zoom call only for it to buffer and you to miss out on important information. Or perhaps you’re waiting for emails to come in, and your internet goes down, so you’re no longer able to receive them. A WiFi scanner is a vital piece of kit to add to your working-from-home setup. This helps keep WiFi at its highest level and can give you recommendations to improve your wifi network performance.
Have a dedicated space where you can work
While it can be tempting to set yourself up at your dining room table, if you’re surrounded by mess and clutter as well as people running in and out talking to you and distracting you, you’re not going to get much work done. Avoid this by setting yourself up with a proper place to work where you’re away from any distractions. You could set up a desk in a corner of your bedroom if you don’t have a spare room, in a summer house outside, or even on a landing if you have the room. It will make a world of difference!
Don’t forget to take your breaks
When you’re not surrounded by colleagues asking if you fancy walking to the shop at lunch or needing to go out, it can be easy to grab a bite from the kitchen and just work through your breaks. While this may feel like you’re being more productive, it can actually have the opposite effect. You’ll get burned out much faster and not be as productive as you would do if you took time to reset your brain. Take some time to walk around the block, have a cup of tea, and just give yourself a rest.
These are just a few top tips to improve your efficiency working from home. Whether you work from home all days of the week or split it between being here and being in the office, these tips should help you make the most of your time. It’s important to keep your mental health in check when working solo and ensure you speak to colleagues and get out and about, too. What are some top tips you have for improving your efficiency working from home? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
