{"id":134,"date":"2021-11-05T06:43:30","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T06:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/?p=134"},"modified":"2021-11-10T04:46:59","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T04:46:59","slug":"9-tips-to-successfully-work-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/9-tips-to-successfully-work-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips to Successfully Work From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the past couple of years, many workers have received an impromptu crash course in working from home. And the trend of turning nooks of your space into productive work zones doesn\u2019t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. And frankly, not many of us want the WFH lifestyle to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But whether you\u2019re continuing to work from home due to company policy or choice, it\u2019s important to evaluate your home workspace to ensure it\u2019s organised and encourages productivity. And no, that probably doesn\u2019t look like sitting on your couch for eight hours a day while streaming everything on Netflix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need help brainstorming the best office essentials, just think of the items you used to turn to every day at the office. Think: the right work surface, a comfortable chair, an ergonomic computer mouse, and even some cool decor items to style out your office space. Photobook is here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Dedicated Workspace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dedicated workspace looks different for everyone depending on the size and layout of your space- but, a good place to start is with an at-home desk. Whether you want to go for a more streamlined standing setup, a wall-mounted system, an in-bed\/on-couch lap desk, or a classic standalone model, finding the proper pedestal for your work will enhance your abilities to complete it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organise Your Desk Essentials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve got your workspace carved out, it\u2019s time to streamline the essentials- from paper foods to larger tech items, invest in organisational systems that elevate your WFH setup by keeping clutter at bay for a more unencumbered workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support Your Body<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right body support for your WFH setup is key- and whether you invest in the entire chair, add a seat cushion, or go the foot-riser route, make sure it\u2019s a product with ergonomic benefits. Aka one that provides your entire body with proper alignment and pressure relief for prolonged periods of sitting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set Firm Work Hours & Wellness Reminders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we rely heavily on our smartphones and computers for keeping track of time, reverting back to a dedicated timekeeper can help tighten productivity and remind us to take breaks. Try using everything from a journal that holds you accountable to a time-management clock that carves out and alerts you on anywhere from five to 60-minute work periods- so you can get up and stretch your legs before getting back to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep Track of Priorities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Again, keeping virtual to-do lists may have worked for our previously more in-transit schedules- but in a stuck-at-home setting, sometimes getting back to our hand-written roots is most impactful. Try keeping either a physical productivity planner (that you can also use for mindfulness journaling) or a strategically prompted to-do pad that will help you keep your workflow (and your mind) clean, clear, and ready for action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enhance Your Atmosphere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Successfully working from home doesn\u2019t just hinge upon balancing your employment priorities, it\u2019s even more important to maintain a self-balance too. Adding certain atmosphere-enhancing goods to your space can help elevate your mood for a healthier and more productive daily workflow.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Allow Roomies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being efficient while working from home is all about boundaries. This also means setting boundaries for kids, pets, family members, or roommates. Try to encourage them to leave you alone while you are working so you can stay focused. Try to keep boundaries friendly and playful, but make sure you stick to them. One fun idea is to make a sign for the door of your office that indicates whether you\u2019re working or not. You can even have your children help you make the sign so they feel they\u2019re not being left out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tune in to Inspiration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great advantage of working from home is that you can\u2019t distract your coworkers. Go ahead and play those pumped-up jams loud and proud if that\u2019s what gets you moving. Or try a more soothing soundtrack with nature sounds, instrumental music, or even by leaving the windows open to let the sounds from outside come in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re doing repetitive tasks, an audiobook or podcast may even be what you need to keep moving. However, some people work better in silence. If you\u2019re one of those people, resist the urge to put on music or have the TV on in the background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay in the Loop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things about working in an office is the potential for collaboration and socialisation. You don\u2019t have to lose this just because you are working from home. When you are learning how to work from home, try to check in with your coworkers at least a couple of times per week, whether by email, phone, video call, social media or even in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shifting your work environment to your home is challenging, but with a few simple changes to your routine and space, you\u2019ll find you can still have a productive workday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find what works for you and your family by trying out some of the working from home tips above. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While working from home may be a dream for some, switching from a structured office environment to the comfort of your own home can be challenging in surprising ways. Learning how to WFH is important if you want to be efficient and effective at your job, Photobook UK has some great working from home tips to help you out! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":142,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/9-WFH-UK-Blog-Image-Print-Ideas-AU.jpg","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/content.photobookworldwide.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}