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How to focus when working from home.

 



Staying focused and maintaining productivity can be difficult.


BUTTON UP—AT LEAST A LITTLE

One of the perks of working from home is that no one will know if you show up in sweats or PJs rather than in a suit. However, the clothes we wear have a significant impact on our psychological state.


TAKE A BREAK

When working from home, it can sometimes feel impossible to take a break. After all, there are deadlines to keep up with, appointments to maintain, and goals to reach.


LISTEN TO BACKGROUND MUSIC

Having music on in the background can help


PAINT YOUR HOME OFFICE

If you’re having trouble staying focused while working from home, consider that blue is said to reduce stress, yellow could be good for a creative boost, and green is calming if you’re overwhelmed with tasks. Is there a room in your home already painted in your “mood color” of choice that you could transform into your office? If not, maybe giving your home office a paint job could make a big impact without breaking the bank.

Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t paint and decorate your home office for maximum productivity benefit. In fact, working from home is exactly why you should!


CHECK YOUR THERMOSTAT

No matter how warm or cool you prefer your home.


OPEN THE CURTAINS


SNIFF CINNAMON OR PEPPERMINT

LOOK AT SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU GO, AWWW

A study compared the effects of looking at pictures of baby animals, adult animals, and yummy food to see which had the greatest effect on productivity.


 Staying focused and maintaining productivity can be difficult at

 times, whether you find yourself slacking off in between

 appointments, mindlessly scrolling through TikTok, or simply having a hard time getting started for the day. 

Fortunately, there are some surprising science-backed hacks that can help your brain get into work mode and boost your productivity when working from home. Here are 10 strange, but proven, ways to help you stay on track.


BUTTON UP—AT LEAST A LITTLE

One of the perks of working from home is that no one will know if you show up in sweats or PJs rather than in a suit. However, the clothes we wear have a significant impact on our psychological state.  So rather than reaching for a sweatshirt on Monday morning, try for a sweater or button-down top instead. 


TAKE A BREAK

When working from home, it can sometimes feel impossible to take a break. After all, there are deadlines to keep up with, appointments to maintain, and goals to reach.


LISTEN TO BACKGROUND MUSIC

Having music on in the background 


PAINT YOUR HOME OFFICE

If you’re having trouble staying focused while working from home, consider that blue is said to reduce stress, yellow could be good for a creative boost, and green is calming if you’re overwhelmed with tasks. Is there a room in your home already painted in your “mood color” of choice that you could transform into your office? If not, maybe giving your home office a paint job could make a big impact without breaking the bank.

Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t paint and decorate your home office for maximum productivity benefit. In fact, working from home is exactly why you should!


CHECK YOUR THERMOSTAT

No matter how warm or cool you prefer your home, 


OPEN THE CURTAINS


SQUEEZE IN A WORKOUT

Working out is not only great for our bodies, 


SNIFF CINNAMON OR PEPPERMINT


LOOK AT SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU GO, AWWW

A study compared the effects of looking at pictures of baby animals, adult animals, and yummy food to see which had the greatest effect on productivity. 


WORK WHEN YOUR PERFORMANCE IS AT ITS PEAK

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