How to work from home: 10 tips that will help you

Many companies have adopted the work model called “Home Office” and are getting used to working from home.

It can be said that the "Home Office" is known among many employees as the dream job. This practice has grown more and more because, even in the Home Office, many companies have seen excellent results from their employees.

But it is not such an easy task and sometimes obstacles can arise and you have to know how to deal with them: like, for example, the dog that won't stop barking or the children who want attention, and even your neighbor who has decided to do this cleaning and turn up the sound to the highest volume.

So, if you are new to the “Home Office” or if you are already used to this work model, keep reading. We, from Take 5, have prepared 10 tips that will help you work from home and manage this routine. Check it out!

1 – Turn on the key

We put it as one of the first functions because many people think that working from home means spending the day in pajamas or even in bed. And here's a little secret: our body behaves according to the environment we provide it. In a comfortable environment like our bed, it senses that we are comfortable and reacts accordingly.

So, “flip the switch,” wake up, and do a morning routine, whether it’s drinking your coffee, changing your clothes, or doing your morning exercises, you’re in charge! Get your body used to this new routine and get used to this environment.

2 – Establish your schedule

If there is a factor that we must consider when working from home, it is to have discipline in our work and functions and, at the same time, to know how to manage the flexibility that the Home Office offers us. This adaptation is carried out little by little, without pressure, so that it does not become a tedious job.

Determining your work schedule is a very important step because from there you will be able to organize your daily tasks, making your day much more productive.

3 – Find a place

This function may be easy for some and difficult for others, many people already have a dedicated home working environment, which makes it easier to practice Home Office.

So, look for a place to work at home. Preferably a place where you can maintain your posture, where you will feel comfortable and willing to work peacefully, and an environment that is if possible quiet and pleasant.

4 – Determine some rules

Establish ground rules with the people who live in the same environment where you work. Because, the absence of these small rules can disrupt your day, so analyze and talk to everyone explaining that the functions of the house can be redistributed or that stopping all the time for other reasons can directly influence the quality of your income, reserve this for break time or before and after your working hours.

5 – Breaks are welcome!

Taking this little time to rest is more than necessary. Because, without this moment, your day could become boring, so align with your manager by reserving your breaks to stretch your legs. Do not forget that determining a lunch break is very important because just because you are at home does not mean you have to take advantage of this reduced time.

6 – Free yourself from your cell phone

This may not be an easy task, but it is entirely up to you. Your mobile phone will distract you, which can directly influence your concentration. So, go to the settings and turn off notifications on your mobile phone. This may sound drastic, but it only happens during your working hours and ensures that you will not have any distractions during your Home Office.

7 – Provide the necessary support

If the company you work for provides the necessary support for employees to work from home, great! Align with them the equipment you will need to be able to work from home, asking what is relevant and will make a difference in your routine and the quality of your work.

8 – Train even at home

There is no shortage of time during the quarantine days, so do not stop training your employees, it is a great opportunity for them to take the courses that ended up being left behind or could not follow due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can be sure that it will be very productive for them to carry out corporate training from home and remotely.

9 – End the routine

Since you started your day with a routine, nothing better than ending it by maintaining a routine as well. An essential moment to analyze and see if your day was productive, if you managed to accomplish what you had planned to do and deliver, after that, just switch off!

10 – Be present

Finally, we have prepared this tip for HR managers or corporate training managers. Since we recommend the practice of organization, why not indicate an environment where you can have direct contact with employees, through a platform where you can share information that arises throughout the day?

It is important that everyone is aware of and encourages this direct contact, remaining present in the employees' routine during their working hours, which reinforces this friendly experience.