Top 10 Tips for Effective Teleworking

A 'nine to five' work schedule is relatively specific: you start and end your day at a certain time. You won't be immune to various distractions if you work from home regularly. How can you manage your time and stay focused?

1. Preparation

Determine in advance what your work will look like: Do you receive clients? Do you need a lot of space or specific equipment? These answers will determine where you will set up your office and how big it will be. Each profession has its specificities and the workspace of a masseur will not be the same as that of an architect or a writer, for example.

2. Work to a precise timing

No traffic jams for more efficiency? Not necessarily. Your coffee machine or household chores will constantly attract your attention. Set up a specific work schedule that is in line with those of the people who live with you.

3. Create your own workplace

Working at your dining table is not a good idea. You need to take care of your own workplace. If you live in a large house, you will arrange one room as an office space. In a small apartment or loft, you create a separate corner for working. You will leave your work tools there and organize everything functionally.

4. Opt for efficiency

While conviviality is at the top of the list when furnishing a home, this is not the case when working at your desk. Practical storage and sufficient light are essential.

5. Invest in a houseplant

A sufficiently green home has only advantages: plants ensure better air purification, promote concentration, and reduce stress. Water them at a fixed time, this will create an additional ritual in your work schedule.

6. Color in the house

Did you know that colors greatly influence your mood and performance at work? Green enhances creativity, red increases concentration, and blue has a calming effect. We leave the choice to you.

7. Good light

Natural light is a plus. Place your desk near the window and invest in a good desk lamp! Make sure it provides enough light to your workspace without blinding you.

8. Ideal working position

A good office chair is essential. Working while sitting requires quality support for your back. Do you prefer to work standing? Choose a height-adjustable desk for your home office.

9. Company Kitchen

There is nothing more important than the coffee break. Make sure you have a quality machine at home. After an intense phone call, there is nothing like sipping a good cup of coffee.

10. Distractions? In moderation

Soft music is ideal for a working atmosphere. Don't overdo it with the volume to stay focused. Listen to the radio, a CD, or Spotify? You do what you want and won't have to worry about what your colleagues think.