I was working from home about 2 or 3 days a week before the pandemic. I always found that the key to success is to maintain as much of my standard "going to the office" routine as possible.
- I wake up at the same time every day.
- I eat breakfast and have my morning coffee at the same time every day.
- I shower and dress the same way as if I were heading into the office every day.
- I have a dedicated place in my home that I work from every day.
- I stop working around the same time every day.
It is essential for me to do all of these things. Just because I'm not heading to an office doesn't mean that I can start my day any later. Just because I'm home and my work can be done from home doesn't mean that I should continue working any longer than I would in the office.
Maintain your schedule and routine to... maintain your schedule and routine.
- I wake up at the same time every day.
- I eat breakfast and have my morning coffee at the same time every day.
- I shower and dress the same way as if I were heading into the office every day.
- I have a dedicated place in my home that I work from every day.
- I stop working around the same time every day.
It is essential for me to do all of these things. Just because I'm not heading to an office doesn't mean that I can start my day any later. Just because I'm home and my work can be done from home doesn't mean that I should continue working any longer than I would in the office.
Maintain your schedule and routine to... maintain your schedule and routine.