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5 Tips to Be More Productive While Working from Home 5 Tips to Be More Productive While Working from Home
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5 Tips to Be More Productive While Working from Home

We live in the COVID-19 era. That means a lot of time spent at home. Sleep, eat, play, relax, workout. And now also work! Learn how to become more efficient and maximize your productivity while staying at home.

By  Victoria Thais

If you're one of those people who had to begin working from home, don't be fooled. It's not heaven on earth. 

Working from home requires discipline, order and isolation from your family.

Workspace is extremely important to set up your work life during the pandemic. Maybe you're lucky enough to have a spare room to turn into an office. But what if you have a small apartment in the city center? Then you will have to do your best to adapt the place for work. Be it the living room, the kitchen or even your bedroom.

We have selected some tips that can help you at this stage.

And don't forget to log off. Once you have finished your day's work, it is best to put everything away and disconnect mentally and physically, so you can rest.

1. 1. Your home is now your office

Your home is now your office

First priority.

Find a quiet place at home, ideally with some sound isolation. The idea is to make it a space where you can concentrate and avoid distractions. It is important that you have a good internet connection.

2. 2. Natural light

A fresh and well-lit environment improves your concentration and avoids irritated eyes

It is preferable that you choose a space because it has plenty of natural light, even if it is not a separate room. A fresh and well-lit environment improves your concentration and avoids irritated eyes.

If you can't count on natural light, look for lighting that is similar to sunlight: an LED bulb that allows you to dim the intensity.

3. 3. Separation is Key

Working from Home: you should find a space that can be differentiated in some way from the rest of the home

Now it's a matter of separation. You should find a space that can be differentiated in some way from the rest of the home, or at least from the main room at your house.

Firstly, it generates a "signal" in the others: that is the work area and you cannot enter it. Secondly, it allows a certain amount of separation from the rest of your space. This is your designated workspace. 

4. 4. Be Comfortable

Working from Home: A good chair is key to maintaining good posture while working

Try to use ergonomic and flexible furniture that allows you to work comfortably.

A good chair is key to maintaining good posture while working. Height-adjustable and reclining seats are good options. Working in a standing position is a good option.

And you can opt for a height-adjustable table to work the way you want.

5. 5. Use the Space Wisely

Working from Home using the Space Wisely

Staying organized and tidy is essential to making the most of your space. Having your documents digitalized may be a good option. Cables must be tidy and out of sight. No empty mugs piling on the desk. 

Try choosing a room where you can use existing shelves, to create a personalized shelf. Using labels is the best way to finding things quickly.

6. Bonus Tip

Check out this video for more inspo.
 

Victoria Thais

A trip to India was all it took for Victoria to realise that meditation is not a fancy word for sitting around in silence. It truly changed Victoria’s life to a less stressful and more mindful one. Now a freelance consultant and journalist, Victoria joined KOKO to share her knowledge on those little things that are life so much better, and cosier.+ info

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