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6 Ways to Stay Motivated While Working From Home
For some, working from home is normal. For others, the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic marked the first time they’ve had to work from home for an extended period of time.
Regardless of whether or not you’re accustomed to working from home or if this is a new situation, it can be hard to stay motivated day in, day out. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do every day to figure out how to stay motivated when you work from home.
1. Prioritize Self-Care
- Stick to a daily schedule with built-in times for breaks and meals.
- Maintain a well-balanced diet and avoid sugary foods that will lead to feelings of sluggishness in mere hours.
- Set boundaries with yourself, including when you’ll start and stop work.
2. Try to Limit Distractions
- Unplugging from social media.
- Turning off the notifications on your phone.
- Putting in headphones if you share your home office with others.
- Setting a timer for periods when you’ll focus primarily on getting work done before taking a break.
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3. Create To-Do Lists
4. Take Breaks
5. Keep Your Space Tidy
- Dedicate 10 to 15 minutes at the end of each day to sort through papers and clean up.
- Invest in a filing cabinet if your job involves dealing with a lot of paperwork.
- Purchase inexpensive office supplies, such as manila filing folders, paper clips, and filing racks.
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