The Future Belongs to Creators How to Be Productive Working From Home
Feeling productive is getting harder and harder. As most of us find ourselves working from home, how can we cultivate a new kind of productivity that fits with our current circumstances? How can we feel like we’re still making progress even when things aren’t normal?
The most important thing to remember is that it’s ok to not feel as productive as we would in our normal work settings. We need to reset our expectations for what productivity means and create a plan for getting back on track.
Main takeaways
- Create work-life boundaries. It may be tempting to work at the kitchen table or wander from room to room, but it’s important to have a dedicated space so you can focus during your work hours and leave it when you’re done.
- Communication is key. Make sure you’re communicating with your family about your work hours, when you’re on calls, and setting expectations with your colleagues or clients.
- Create a to-do list at the end of each day. This ensures that when you start working the next day, you can jump right in and make the most of your time.
- Block your time each day for work, meetings, and creativity. This helps when trying to coordinate schedules and gives you more freedom in your day.
- Avoid task-switching and distractions. Put your phone across the room. Don’t check your email constantly. Try to stay focused on one task at a time so that you can check it off and move on rather than having it loom over your head all day.
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“Fear, uncertainty, and doubt can be fuel for brilliance. This is an important message for us today with what we’re going through as creators, and as a society. If you can find a way to channel all of the fear and anxiety you’re feeling right now into creating, then you’re going to come out of this stronger than you came in.” ~ @BarrettABrooks
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