{"id":58058,"date":"2024-05-17T12:36:39","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T12:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"\/a8lihhw\/working-from-home-video\/"},"modified":"2024-05-17T12:36:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T12:36:39","slug":"working-from-home-video","status":"publish","type":"product-content","link":"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/a8lihhw\/working-from-home-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Working From Home Successfully"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ew-video\" data-videosource=\"embed\" data-videotranscriptkey=\"transcript-9a136d61-032a-4a6f-8ee9-c8c4a9274a03.txt\"><div class=\"ew-video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" scrolling=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/players\/qgAcR37C-5WSyalpf.html\" title=\"Working From Home\" width=\"640\"><\/iframe><\/div><a class=\"ew-video-transcript\" href=\"https:\/\/nova-live-content.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com\/public\/transcript-9a136d61-032a-4a6f-8ee9-c8c4a9274a03.txt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download transcript<\/a><\/div><p>Cutting yourself off from domestic distractions can help to improve your productivity.<\/p><p>Working from home might seem ideal, but it can have its downsides, too\u2026<\/p><figure><div class=\"ew-table\"><div><div class=\"ew-table-title\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><table><thead><tr><th>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n<\/th><th>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges<\/h3>\n\n<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p>A flexible schedule.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Home-life distractions.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>A better work-life balance.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Managing your time effectively.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Saving time and money on your commute.<\/p><\/td><td><p>Feeling isolated.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure><p>Here are three ways to become a successful home worker!<\/p><p><strong>1. Deal with distractions.<\/strong> It&#8217;s important to maintain focus. Are you being distracted by the television, household chores, or by your family? Create a dedicated office space, with a good chair, a large desk, and a door you can close to <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/amdpkc8\/how-to-minimize-distractions\" href=\"\/amdpkc8\/how-to-minimize-distractions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">avoid distractions<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>2. Stay organized.<\/strong> Devote time and effort to organization.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/aug8p7g\/to-do-lists\" href=\"\/aug8p7g\/to-do-lists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make a to-do list<\/a> and a timesheet.<\/li><li>Establish a routine.<\/li><li>Keep a tidy desk.<\/li><\/ul><\/ul><p><strong>3. Keep in touch.<\/strong> Working remotely can leave you feeling isolated. Use instant messaging platforms to check in with your colleagues, stop by the office regularly, and attend social events to stay connected.<\/p><p>Read the article that accompanies this video to discover more strategies for <a class=\"ew-link\" data-url=\"\/afniwj3\/working-from-home\" href=\"\/afniwj3\/working-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">effective home working<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does home working leave you feeling isolated and unproductive? 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