Telecommuting has grown exponentially over the last decade. However, for many workers, personal distractions interfere with professional tasks and deadlines when they’re on the clock. Focus on the big picture and increase your productivity while working from home with these helpful suggestions.

How to Stay Productive When Working at Home

1. Create a Dedicated Workstation

Instead of scheduling work calls and one-on-ones on the couch, set up a workstation in one room of the house. Keeping all of your work documents and equipment in one area creates a clear set of boundaries between your professional and personal life.

If you live in an apartment that doesn't have a separate room that can be converted to a home office, designate a corner of your bedroom as a workspace. Instead of working in bed, for example, get a desk and a comfortable work chair to put in the corner. This way you'll have separation from distractions like housemates.

2. Have a Morning Ritual

While rolling out of bed five minutes before the start of your workday is tempting, getting ready in the morning motivates you to keep up with your professional tasks. Keep a consistent morning schedule that begins with your normal wakeup rituals—getting dressed, showering, grooming, brewing up some coffee—and ends with you logging on for the day.

This makes you feel productive even before you begin your work. Plus, giving yourself some time before you log on will allow you to wake up fully and avoid making mistakes due to tiredness. 

3. Avoid Personal Distractions

Constant texting, phone calls, and interruptions from friends and family members can make you lose focus very quickly. Inform your friends and family of your work hours so they won’t interrupt you when you’re in the zone. You can also place your phone in a drawer in a separate room and only retrieve it on breaks or when you log out for the day. 

In addition, avoid doing personal activities and chores until you’re done for the day to give your full attention to pending projects and deadlines.

4. Take Breaks

It’s hard to avoid working around the clock when you’re not confined to an office. Schedule time to leave your desk throughout the day to stretch your legs outdoors, prepare and enjoy lunch, or catch up with friends. Doing so will help you refocus while unwinding from daily stressors.

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