Tips for teleworking: how to do your job well from home?

However, it is not always easy to work from home: there are many distractions, the urge to procrastinate too, sometimes you can also be interrupted by your loved ones or the absence of fixed hours can throw you off your rhythm.

So how do you do telework well? What are our tips for managing working from home?

Adapting your environment to work from home

First of all, it is important to have a suitable environment for working from home. The ideal is obviously to set up an office in a separate, quiet room. If this is not possible, you can sit at the dining table. However, make sure you have the right posture to avoid creating MSDs, the disorders that occur when you are poorly seated. The screen should be at eye level, with your feet flat on the floor, your back straight and your arms resting on the desk.

Then, don't hesitate to decorate your workspace with small decorative objects, such as green plants. It relaxes the mind to be able to "see" nature.

Also, set rules for those around you: even if you work from home, it's still work. Your loved ones should understand this and not disturb you during certain time slots.

Finally, don't forget to schedule breaks for yourself. That's why a small clock or alarm clock can be useful, to force you to stop and remind yourself that time is not extensible.

Tips for being productive while working remotely

First of all, to be productive while teleworking, we recommend the "Pomodoro" method. This involves turning off your phone, and notifications, and closing your email for 25 minutes (the time of a timer). Then, you can reactivate everything for 5 minutes. You can apply this timing 4 times in a row before giving yourself a real big break.

Next, don't work with the TV, Netflix, or YouTube in the background. It will just distract you.

Every morning, set yourself goals to accomplish during your day. This will help you pace it.

Finally, don't forget to communicate with your colleagues and your clients, but during specific time slots that you dedicate to communication. Indeed, remember to keep time for yourself, your files, and quiet time to advance your background tasks.

Mistakes to avoid when working from home

First of all, keep in mind that you are not a machine! Just because you are at home does not mean you are not entitled to rest. Set a schedule, avoid shifting your sleep, and, above all, give yourself breaks.

Also, avoid cutting off ties with your loved ones and colleagues. The tools available, such as Skype, Zoom, Teams, and Slack are great for staying in touch. Being remote does not mean isolation.

Finally, when you work from home, remember to dress properly and take care of yourself. You can definitely wear comfortable clothes, but that doesn't mean you have to neglect yourself. Taking care of yourself also means taking care of your morale.