Time management was tough to do before the lockdown due to COVID-19, now, it’s even more tough! As many of you may be working from home, homeschooling children, and trying to maintain a balanced life. Below we give you some tips on how to effectively manage your time when working from home. Let’s face it, who knows how long we will remain working at home.
Keep your schedule
Work the same hours you would work “in office”, at home. This will keep your schedule in line and somewhat normal. Keep the when, change the where. 😉
Designate your home workspace
Somewhere private, free of distractions, and quiet is ideal for an at home work space but we know that’s not always doable but try your best. You still want to feel “Off the Clock” at the end of the day.
Stay focused
We all know this is tough, when you’re home there is a lot going on. If you can’t focus at home, go to a coffee shop (don’t forget to social distance), take your kids to the babysitter, put a DO NOT DISTURB sign on your door if that’s what it takes to get your work done!
Take Breaks
When you work at an office, you probably look at the clock 5 times an hour. It’s easy to get lost in work when you’re at home. Have timers set and take your normal breaks you would “in office”.
Routine
Plan your days. Start on time, send your emails at the same time & shut down at the same time. Shut down… Yes, that means stop checking emails and focus on your home life.
Time is our most valuable resource, manage it wisely. If you stay on the same schedule, you will bounce back to your “in office” job intact, when the time comes. Remember, being productive starts with the right mind set!
Thanks for reading! Let us know your tips and tricks to survive working from home!
-Legacy Frontline Team