In the wake of COVID-19, many people find themselves working from home. This sudden change in your work environment can make it a lot more difficult to stay focused and remain productive. Use the tips below to continue working on your professional development just as well in your home office.

What Are Some Professional Development Tips for Working From Home? 

1. Create a Separate Workspace

If working from home is temporary, you may not want to invest a lot in creating a home office. However, you can still create a dedicated workspace. Find somewhere away from the main part of the home if, possible, such as in a spare room or a corner of your bedroom.

This area should be secluded, and family members should know not to bother you while you’re working there. You’ll minimize distractions and keep your work from leeching into the rest of your home life. Keep work and home life separate from each other as much as possible.

2. Set Work Hours

Maintain your regular work hours if you can. Plan to only work during these times. Treat it as though you were at the office; do not get up to do chores or do something with the family. Once you reach the end of those work hours, stop working. Getting away from checking emails or thinking about a project allows your brain to recharge, so you’ll return to work the next day refreshed and ready to be more productive.

3. Use Noise-Canceling Headphones

The noise of everyday home life can quickly distract you. If you can hear the television or whatever your kids are doing in the next room, it’s very hard to focus on your work. Eliminate distractions by listening to music or blocking out the sounds with noise-canceling headphones.

ACA Business Club will help you maintain your professional development while working from home and into the future as things get back to normal. This business networking club is a private organization for professionals in Chesterfield, MO. They will help you cultivate interpersonal relationships in their state-of-the-art venue with a no-solicitation policy. The membership includes access to regularly scheduled events. Learn more on their website or by calling (314) 628-0690.