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That pile of laundry needs to be washed. The dog needs a walk. Those dirty dishes really should be cleaned. Working from home is tough, especially when there are so many distractions lurking around every corner and you\u2019re convincing yourself they <\/span>need<\/span><\/i> to be done right this second. But you can shut these chores out of your brain <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> still get your real work done (you know, the stuff you actually get paid for) with a little help from your friends named concentration and delegation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re working from the comforts of your home every now and then or logging on every single day, these tips can help you be more productive. Here\u2019s how to go forth and conquer it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set goals on Monday<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you start your week, write down three or four goals you\u2019d like to accomplish by Friday. This will help provide a focus and direction for the week. Plus, setting goals at the beginning of the week keeps you staying productive all the way until Friday afternoon, when all you want to do is kickoff your weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignore email in the morning<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A huge part about working from home is managing your time on your own terms. When you\u2019re in an office, you have meetings to attend and calls to make, but that doesn\u2019t happen until you\u2019ve gotten ready for the day and made your commute in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you work at home, your desk is just down the hall, which can blur the lines between work and life. If you can\u2019t pick up and move your office to another building, how can you really separate your time? Keren Eldad, a certified life and love coach, encourages those working at home not to check emails right away in the morning\u2014or even for the first hour of the day. \u201cIf you jump on your email first thing, you are answering others\u2019 needs before your own\u2014before using the bathroom and even brushing your teeth,\u201d she says. Ask yourself how that will set up the rest of the day. It could cause you to not take that afternoon break or stop your work until bed time. Set your priorities first, and that begins with logging into your email account.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a morning routine and get dressed<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Creating structure can be one of the hardest things to do when working from home. Let\u2019s be real, your bed looks <\/span>way<\/span><\/i> comfier than that desk chair. But setting an alarm, having a morning routine and getting to said desk at a specific time can help amp up production for tackling your day\u2019s responsibilities, says Sharon F. Danzger, a productivity consultant. That goes for putting on real clothes, too (read: not your sweats or PJs). \u201cIt may seem silly, but getting dressed signals to your brain that it is no longer time to lounge around,\u201d Danzger says. Most people get dressed to go to work, so having that same distinction will motivate you as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule brain breaks<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMe\u201d time is a thing. Use it! Make a point to schedule it in every couple of hours.This might mean taking a walk around the block, meditating or making a cup of coffee. Whatever it is, it\u2019ll allow yourself to be more productive, stay focused and reset your mind as you shift gears from one task to the next. \u201cThe key to serving other people is to serve and manage yourself first,\u201d says Eldad. \u201cDon\u2019t believe me? Try contacting me when it\u2019s my naptime. There will be no answer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a workable space<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s working from home without a designated area to get stuff done, right? Survey your space. Do you have an area that comfortably holds your computer, includes some space to write and do work that isn\u2019t computer-based, plus provides storage for other office items? If you routinely squeeze into a corner of your living room, the end of the dining table or your bed, you are seriously impacting your productivity, says Maura Thomas, founder of <\/span>Regain Your Time<\/span><\/a>, and author of <\/span>Work Without Walls: An Executive\u2019s Guide to Attention Management, Productivity, and the Future of Work<\/span><\/i>. Set aside a room for getting work done, or if you\u2019re tight on space, a hard-working corner packed with a storage-centric desk or shelves and enough surface area to keep your computer, paper files and even a glass of water.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hang a sign on your door<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Working when others are home, like your roommates, kids or spouse, can mean a lot of distractions throughout the day. Marcey Rader, a productivity and health coach, suggests having a clear sign on your door to tell the people in your household that you are deep in work mode and can\u2019t be disturbed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get up and move<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Balance will help you keep your sanity. So set this goal for yourself: no sad desk lunch. Enjoy your food and permit yourself that space in the day to get your mind off work, says Zachary Painter, a career adviser and hiring manager. The same goes for leaving your home, too. Staying cooped up can impact your productivity and creativity, so get out for some fresh air. \u201cGo to the gym for an hour, or have a cup of joe at a cafe. Do work at the cafe if you want, but be sure to catch some fresh air,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in guided at-home workouts? Check out the ClassPass workout at home video library<\/a>. Where you can watch any type of class, for free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transition from office hours<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you need to create a clear indicator when you\u2019re starting work\u2014getting dressed, making a cup of coffee, looking at email\u2014the same goes for ending your day. It might be easy to continue long after the average 9 to 5 office workers have left the building, but don\u2019t think you can\u2019t do the same just because your office is also where you live. Set an end-of-day routine to tell yourself work time is done. Rader suggests writing a gratitude list for the day, taking a five-minute walk outside and completely shutting down your computer to make sure you don\u2019t even think twice before checking email or starting another project.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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