How to overcome challenges of WFH and be more productive

How to overcome the challenges of WFH and be more productive 

The current COVID -19 Pandemic has sent us all to homes. Though this trending WFH notion seems to be all alluring, deep inside we all are aware that it has its own challenges as well. Here are some tips that can help you to adapt to this new phase of work. 

Mimic Work Environment

We must admit at some point we all are guilty of being lazy, not paying full attention. Distractions at our home make us unable to concentrate. One way to avoid distractions and stay focused is to mimic the work environment. Set up a workspace at home. A cleaner and well-organized work desk will inspire you to be more productive.

Do a little Dress Up

Casual dresses we wear at our homes are all comfy but these on the go T-shirts and Pajamas might actually lessen your productivity. The deal is not to opt for a full business attire but giving yourself a little dress up before coming to your work desk can actually boost your enthusiasm and set your mood for the day.

Make a schedule

WFH we are prone to have a disturbed work routine. We tend to delay our work tasks for other things. Rather than adopting a haphazard pattern of work, it is better to make and maintain a schedule. Allocate proper time for work and make sure to stick to it. In this way, you will be able to give a  justified time to your work.

Maintain a  to-do list

Overwhelmed by the sudden shift we are unable to prioritize between the tasks. This makes the pace of work very slow. One way to overcome this problem is to make a to-do list every day. Dividing the workload into daily tasks will provide us a better understanding of the workflow and we will be able to keep up the pace of our performance.                        

Be your own star

For some, it might appear as an enjoyable escape from micromanagement. There is a need to understand that this platform can also be utilized to prove your loyalty and brains. All you need to do is to remain consistent and manage accordingly

Revamp yourself

If you have previously been whining over the scarcity of time, WFH actually saves you a lot of time. By eliminating the commute and having the ability to maintain your own schedule you can actually draw out enough time to learn new skills. Utilize this time effectively to acquire new skills. You can enroll yourself in free online courses being offered by a lot of well-known universities at the time. Doing yourself this favor will help you in the long run.

Be Innovative

Stucked with the project? You need to understand that some tasks might not be able to be accomplished the same way as you have been previously used to do. Try to find new ways to do your work. Induce methods that can shift your work online. Adapt those techniques that suit the need of time.

Stay well connected

Distant working might create a communication barrier that hinders the smooth flow of information. It is very important to stay in touch with your colleagues and managers. Create a common social media platform with team members and communicate with them daily. Not only will it facilitate the smooth workflow but it will also help you to stay on track. 

Conduct Regular Meetings

Conduct regular meetings. You can use any of the available online conference meeting tools for this purpose. Utilize these meetings as a platform for discussion and to provide updated status of your work. Through these meetings you can also communicate any problems in completing the tasks faced by you. These meetings will serve everyone to have a clear vision of how the work is proceeding. The liability of being answerable will also help you maintain the pace of work.

 Take care of yourself

Uncertain economic condition, social distance together with the sudden haphazard routine has made us anxious, stressed, and frustrated. We have become more physically and mentally vulnerable. Remember everyone is going through the same stress. Do not neglect your health. Eat healthy food and make sure to get timely sleep. Exercise is the best way to alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress. Incorporate some light exercises in your routine that you can do at your home. You can also adopt a new hobby which brings you joy and enhance happiness.

We must strive to adapt to this new phase of Work who knows this WFH is a temporary phase or a step heading towards revolution.