Working remotely is the go-to option businesses have to continue operations given the current situation. Aside from keeping ourselves safe from the dangers that the pandemic brings, this setup offers various perks. According to a survey, 40% of respondents believe that working remotely promotes flexibility. Work-life balance is more achievable when you are working from home. A remote work arrangement needs your efforts and discipline for it to be effective.
Pepper VA has been championing in remote work setup for years now. Here are some tips from us to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance while working from your own home.
Have a Designated Workspace
Having a dedicated workspace at home should be your top priority. Working in a designated spot helps you focus on your tasks and boost your productivity. The goal is to design a work station that fits your needs.
Putting up your own workspace also helps you organize your files. Not having one could mean spending time trying to find documents scattered everywhere in your house. Being able to locate work-related materials easily will help you save time instead of going around your home looking for them.
Find Your Rhythm
Organize a work-specific routine that you can easily follow. The key is to get into the right mindset to help you accomplish your daily tasks. For example, finishing one cup of coffee means that it’s time for you to check emails. By lunchtime, you should have accomplished at least 50% of your tasks before enjoying your meal.
We all have our own ways to get through the day. Find a routine that helps boost your productivity while avoiding feeling exhausted.
Schedule Your Lunch Break
Not having co-workers head out to the pantry to eat can make you forget to go on lunch easily. Make sure to schedule a particular time for your lunch break. Taking a break helps refresh your mind to take on the tasks you need to finish for the day.
Consider Delegating Some of Your Tasks
Some people who are working from home tend to do too much work. One study shows that 86% of small business owners work even on weekends. Explore options on how you can delegate tasks effectively. Remember that the goal is to do less while accomplishing more. Doing less allows you to spend more time on other tasks and your personal life.
One obvious advantage of delegating tasks is less stress. It will allow you to grow and will let your remote employees develop their skills as well. Identify which tasks should be delegated and which ones are better being handled by you.
Celebrate the End of a Workday
Devote some time to mark the end of the day by engaging in activities that you and your loved ones enjoy. Pamper yourself after a day of hard work. Prepare a hearty meal or go on a movie marathon. Celebrating your accomplishments for the day will help you refresh your mind and forget the craziness happening around us for a while.
One common mistake remote workers commit is losing focus, and that creates an impact on their productivity. Putting up guidelines for yourself is important to stay efficient while you’re working from home. Working from home doesn’t necessarily mean there’s more time to slouch, nor does it mean you should spend the whole day working.Â
There are other things you can engage in aside from work while on quarantine. Try a new indoor hobby or spend time with loved ones. A healthy work-life balance promotes being productive while still having time for other things that matter to you.
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I enjoyed reading your blog, especially I’m a newbie VA and I really need to know ideas from others on how to handle my day since it is my first time to be on track. I agree on the part that focus is one mistake that a VA can do while working at home because you it can be tempting on some extra curricular things rather than your work, but if you know how to balance your work and personal it can be avoided and your tips really help, thank you for sharing . You can visit my website too. Thank you
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