Working From Home
Working From Home
Working From Home
Freeda Wilson
Acusis Training Team
Objective
• Keep essential tools within easy reach - This avoids the need to get
up repeatedly when you need something and resulting frustration.
• Tidy your desk - Spend a few minutes at the end of each day
clearing off your desk and filing papers. This helps you start afresh
the next day.
• This might take some time, but you will find that following a
schedule will help you utilize your time effectively.
• They in turn will plan their activity around your work and you can
enjoy a great work-life balance without compromises.
Plan Your Work - II
• Regular well-planned work timings
make your family feel confident that
there is time set aside for them just like
there is time set aside for work.
• But you can control and minimize the chances of them happening in
the first place.
• Hang a “working” or “do not disturb” sign on your door for those
who may not know you are working.
– If you use the Internet to read news or for social media, do it before
you start work.
– They will distract you less if you have already read the most
interesting content.
– If you are still struggling, you can use tools to block internet or
social media access for a pre-determined length of time.
– If you tend to spend too much time on the Internet or with other
distractions, set an alarm for one hour, so that you can finish it and
then start work.
Set Your goals
• Having a goal in mind, and a schedule you can adhere to, creates a
great foundation for long-term success.
• This helps create a rhythm for your day and a sense of normalcy.
• Prioritize daily tasks with a to-do list - Knowing that certain items must
get done by the end of the day will help you avoid distractions.
• Make a to-do list of "in between" items - These are tasks that won't take
more than 10 minutes to complete.
• Don’t fill all your working hours with tasks, some will take longer than
estimated. Allow time for these extensions.
Communication
• Keep all communication lines like messengers and mail open and
respond promptly to queries from office.
• This will promote trust with your office based team and they will
know they can count on you.
• Let people know how they can reach you when you're working.
Be Professional - I
• Maintain your professional identity.
• This will help you feel good about you and your profession.
Find Time for You
• No matter how busy you get, it is important
to schedule some time for yourself.
Good luck!