With the rise in the work remotely culture, more and more people have considered working from home for various reasons. Remote work has made it possible for people from smaller towns to work from the comfort of a home and save all the expenses of living in a big city. While we are excited after we have convinced our bosses about it, what we are unaware of are the hidden distractions that come along.
It might seem wonderful at the beginning, and in the middle of all that excitement, we miss out on all the disadvantages it holds. Working from home gives you the comfort of working in your pyjamas, no fixed timings (mostly), and the privilege of having lunch whenever you wish to. But, as appealing as it may sound, if you or your surroundings are not organized, you might end up getting into some serious trouble.
There are many articles advising you about how you can develop positive habits to work better or organize your day. Today, we will not be discussing them, but we will talk about all the not-so-obvious problems you might face while you choose to work remotely as an entrepreneur or an employee.
Prioritize Real Meals
When we work in a traditional office, we often miss our lunch and end up delaying it until evening, and we keep working on empty stomachs for the major half of our shifts. And we are mostly aware of the reasons behind this; tightly scheduled deadlines, unannounced meetings, and never-ending jobs make us forget about lunch. However, when we work from home, we are under the impression that we can control our lunch breaks now, and this is a big misconception.
You need to make a habit of scheduling your lunch breaks and stick to them. When we miss our lunch, we try to grab quick bites, and they can be very unhealthy. It is very important that we don’t work on an empty stomach, as it will not be helpful while you are working on that deadline and increase your stress.
Try Instrumental Music
Working remotely, sitting alone in a quiet corner of the house, makes you feel bored. To kill their boredom, people try different things. One common way out of that is listening to music. Everyone has their favorite music for different moods, and we play our favorite songs and sing along while we are working. Distractions come in various forms, including music that takes your mind elsewhere, like reliving a concert or searching for the next song to play.
Have you ever noticed how restaurants play only instrumental music? Have you ever wondered what sets these places apart? If you haven’t experienced them yourself, you may not know the difference. People usually go to a place where they play their preferred music and where they can enjoy their time with friends or family. The one thing that they miss is having conversations with them. On the other hand, certain restaurants offer you a space where you can simply sit with your loved ones and engage in conversations over a meal.
Similarly, listening to those music tracks while you work can distract you and make you miss out on your work. Consider listening to instrumental music or concentration music while you work. This choice will enhance your productivity and make you more focused on your work.
Avoid Sitting in Front of a Window
It’s always tough to find your favorite spot at home where you can work peacefully. This is the place where you will be spending most of your day, so this little corner needs to be vibrant as well as positive. However, while you select your work spot, you need to avoid sitting next to the window, this does not mean you should not be having a window in the room. Sitting too close to the window can make you lose focus when you see things happening outside, like kids playing, traffic, dogs barking, or birds chirping.
Find a corner where you have plenty of natural life, but the outside world is not able to distract you. A place where you can control all these distractions and stay focused will help you get more work done. Isn’t the whole idea of working from home getting more time to enjoy your life outside your work life? This will help you be more productive and finish your tasks well on time.