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The covid has come to change the way of working forever, making the home office popular, and as much as this modality seems ideal, it can sometimes be difficult to find that motivation and concentration to work from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why in this blog you will find 10 tips that will help you get the most out of your home office:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.- Designate a suitable place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The place where we work in terms of home office is one of the most determining elements of how we are going to carry out our work. It is very important to designate a specific place within the house, which is comfortable and suitable to be there all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a tip, choose a place where there is a lot of lighting and you can have privacy. And preferably, that it is not your room, since there they will only make you want to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.- Prepare that home office environment as if it were an office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since you've designated the location, it's important to make sure you feel comfortable and have everything you need to work. Some elements that you should take into account are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chair.-<\/strong> I can tell you from my own experience that a rigid chair, where you cannot spend more than an hour sitting, ends up causing back problems and with it, the desire to work disappears. Ideally, you should have a well-padded desk chair that fits your comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember: Don't even think about working lying down, it's the worst thing you can do since your productivity decreases very much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notebook.-<\/strong> Either physical or digital, but you need to have something on hand where you can write down your tasks, comments and clarifications that are made throughout the day. This way you make sure you don't forget them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink.-<\/strong> Although it is highly recommended to eat in the place where you work, what is allowed is to have something to drink. Be it water, tea, coffee, whatever. Staying hydrated is vital for concentration and energy, and in this way you avoid stopping all the time to go to the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headphones.-<\/strong> If you are going to be in constant meetings or talking with clients, make sure you always have good headphones on hand that allow you to fulfill your functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, don't forget to talk with your family so you can arrange how you'll manage noise in working hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.- Establish a routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since you have the whole \"set\" ready for home office, it is time to plan how you want to carry out your day. For home office, you probably don't have to wake up 2 hours before to take the transport and have to get ready. However, I advise you not to lose the habit of showering in the morning, putting on work clothes and having breakfast before starting your schedule. It is important to adapt to feel motivated. After this, you will be more active and it will be more difficult for you to get sleepy again, thus avoiding the temptation to lie down again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, plan hour by hour what you are going to do: How many pending do you have? How much time are you going to dedicate to each one? What time are you going to eat? Remember that you are your own boss and it is your responsibility to set daily deadlines and follow them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.- Schedule and prioritize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will surely have many tasks to complete throughout the week, but it is important to recognize which ones need to be completed beforehand. For this, you can help yourself with an agenda, which contains specific information about each of your goals. Once you complete them, you cross them off the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5.- Identify your most productive moments and assign hours of rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We all have hours where our brain works best. Identify these hours and assign the highest number of tasks in this period. Mentalize and concentrate to give your maximum and finish as soon as possible in this time interval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, rest is vital. Because spending many hours in front of the computer can be tiring for the eyes and the mind. Ideally, take a 15-minute break every 2 hours. Take advantage of this time to stretch, go to the bathroom, say hello to your family or pet, check your cell phone, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.-Eliminate distractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cell phone has seriously become one of the worst enemies of home office when it comes to being productive. With so many social networks like Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok, we can spend hours on the internet without realizing it. That is why I recommend you leave your cell phone outside your work area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But beware, if your cell phone is something you need to communicate with your colleagues, what you can do is disable notifications, and set the goal of only using your phone for what you need, without distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n