In the past couple years, and especially since the pandemic, there are more people working at home than ever. This can present its own set of challenges, compared to working in an office. As someone who’s been working at home for a long time, here are a few tips to make it work. 

  1. Set aside time

Have a schedule that you are happy with and can work with. Having a set schedule for your work will keep you organized. It lets you have more balance between work and home life as well! 

  1. Have an organized space

Having a clean, organized space is essential to being able to work from home. If you’re working at a desk or table, make sure that it isn’t too cluttered. If your back hurts from sitting in an old chair all day, it’s probably time to get a new one. Doing these help a lot by removing stress and distractions during work. 

  1. Make sure your devices are working

Having issues with electronics can seriously impact your ability to work from home. If there is something wrong with your device, it’s best to get it fixed as soon as possible so you can do your best work.

  1. Take breaks

Taking breaks is very important when working in any setting, but especially when working from home. Break times can be flexible. Make sure to stretch and drink water frequently. This will positively affect the comfort and quality of your work. 

  1. Communicate

With being online, communication can be much harder than in an in-person setting. By making sure that you communicate enough with others, you’ll be making your work more efficient. You don’t have to tell all of your colleagues about everything you do, but consistent updates can help everyone.  Hopefully these tips gave you an easier, more relaxing, and productive time working from home!