{"id":10213,"date":"2021-01-25T10:04:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T08:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=10213"},"modified":"2022-10-17T14:50:33","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T12:50:33","slug":"how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Motivated While Working from Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working remotely came along with its own benefits. Working without the distractions of long commutes, loud co-workers or uncomfortable office furniture. It must have been fun at the beginning. However, as the world adapts to the new norms, it is essential to come up with new ways to stay motivated while working from home.<\/p>\n<p>Failing to find the motivation to work leads to low productivity, especially if unchecked. The likelihood of procrastination is also high as little or no supervision takes place. This is why an individual must ascertain that they are able to work as efficiently at home as they can at the office. Here are a few tips to stay motivated while working from home:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9ffb5a39b3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f9ffb5a39b3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home\/#1_Create_a_Schedule\" >1. Create a Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home\/#2_Have_a_Work_Space\" >2. Have a Work Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home\/#3_Minimize_Social_Media_Use\" >3. Minimize Social Media Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home\/#4_Plan_for_your_Personal_Time\" >4. Plan for your Personal Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/how-to-stay-motivated-while-working-from-home\/#5_Invest_in_Yourself\" >5. Invest in Yourself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_Schedule\"><\/span>1. Create a Schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It gets easier to make to-do lists and checking them off when complete. This gives a sense of productivity all through the day. With a daily routine, one gets an organized and up-to date work structure that ensures work is completed within acceptable timeframes. If your work begins at 9.00 am, have a work plan that allows you to complete all ancillary tasks before then. Make sure any pending tasks are pushed into the various breaks you set up for yourself within the day. While some people believe in the art of multitasking, staying efficient with different running tasks is not for everyone, learn your strengths.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Plan-ahead_1200by630.jpg\" alt=\"stay motivated while working from home\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Plan-ahead_1200by630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Plan-ahead_1200by630-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Plan-ahead_1200by630-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Plan-ahead_1200by630-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Plan-ahead_1200by630-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Plan-ahead_1200by630-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_a_Work_Space\"><\/span>2. Have a Work Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is easier to roll out of bed and pick your laptop to begin the day. As laidback as this seems, it is recommended to have a designated work station. This ensures that a balance is created between work and personal life, building up the necessary motivation to keep going. Working where you sleep can affect your sleep schedules, and ultimately your productivity. If the situation allows, create a designated work space to stay motivated while working from home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Minimize_Social_Media_Use\"><\/span>3. Minimize Social Media Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The joys of working from home, among other things, include the ability to constantly be in reach your phone, TV and gaming stations. If you want to stay motivated while working from home, learning when to stop the distractions is essential. If you have to, disable the notifications until your break time, it helps put more focus into the work ahead. It is not about the constant breaks you take to read and reply to the chats, but it draws your concentration off work every time you get that notification.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Social-media-can-wait.png\" alt=\"stay motivated while working from home\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Social-media-can-wait.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Social-media-can-wait-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Social-media-can-wait-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Plan_for_your_Personal_Time\"><\/span>4. Plan for your Personal Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is easy to get groped into work and forget occasional breaks. While coming up with daily routines around working remotely, ensure that you have some personal time off work. Just like you would in the office, take occasional breaks to get food, exercise or read. This makes it easier to stay motivated as your mind finds comfort away from work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Invest_in_Yourself\"><\/span>5. Invest in Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the new norm, it has been easier to find time to get online, whether for work or personal pleasure. While working home, there is more time to check out ways to improve yourself. A lot of online courses have been made available for employees or jobseekers across the world. A good way to stay motivated while working from home can involve enrolling into new courses to challenge your mind. As there is more time saved from commuting from work to the office, the extra hours can be used for personal growth.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Online-courses-anytime-anywhere.png\" alt=\"stay motivated while working from home\" width=\"848\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Online-courses-anytime-anywhere.png 848w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Online-courses-anytime-anywhere-770x252.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Online-courses-anytime-anywhere-390x127.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, so much can be done to stay motivated while working from home. As long as an individual is ready to take on the constant challenges that arise with the changing trends, they can stay alert and productive. If your colleagues or friends are finding it hard to stay motivated, don&#8217;t forget to share these tips with them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working remotely came along with its own benefits. Working without the distractions of long commutes, loud co-workers or uncomfortable office furniture. It must have been fun at the beginning. However, as the world adapts to the new norms, it is essential to come up with new ways to stay motivated while working from home. 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