This
year has taught many workers a thing or two about being productive when offices
and homes blend into one.
As the
calendar turns to 2021, consider these key products and processes to stay
productive next year.
Find a system (and stick to it): Creating an organizing system is an easy way to ensure your at-home
workspace is ready for optimal productivity. Designate space to house all your
work items – a drawer, cabinet or box – and keep work items organized by type
(pens, papers, computer gear, etc.) At the end of each day, transitioning to
“offline hours” can be easier when you have a place to stow your work items.
Start your day clean: Studies have shown cleanliness has a direct impact on productivity. Yet,
many people struggle to find the time and energy to clean, especially at the
end of a busy day at home. An option like The DEEBOT T8 from Ecovacs provides a hands-free cleaning experience, complete with
the time-saving benefits of an all-in-one robot vacuum and floor mop, along
with TrueDetect technology to avoid tangling in small objects. Easily
controlled via an app, just set it to clean before bed and wake up to a
tidy workspace.
Break up your day: With so many hours at home in front of a computer, workdays can get a
little monotonous. Break up the day to make working from home feel as “normal” as
possible – shower in the morning, take a walk or drive to coffee then make time
for at least two breaks throughout the day. Some people have found success with
the Pomodoro Technique, which is breaking your day up into 25-minute chunks of
work, with 5-minute rest periods. If you continue to work until you feel like taking a break, odds are you’ll overwork yourself until it’s
too late to take the “big break” you had in mind.
Bookend your days with mindfulness: At the beginning and end of each workday, do a 3-5-minute mindfulness
meditation. Before signing on to work for the day, allow your mind to fully
focus on the day’s tasks at-hand. Signoff by doing another mediation to end the
day and let go of any worries or stresses you might have. Incorporating this tactic
into your daily routine can help create a natural boundary from work and home
while also restoring peace of mind.
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