Maintain regular work hours
Having a flexible schedule is another perk of working from home, but it's still important to set strict work hours. Determine the time when you're most productive and schedule your work there. If you're a morning person, finish all your tasks by then. Just inform your colleagues and boss about your work schedule so they'll know when they can contact your or when to set your deadlines.
Another perk of sticking with a schedule? It'll help prevent work from your invading your personal life.
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Schedule breaks
Just as you need to have work hours, scheduling breaks within the day is also important. It can be a full one-hour lunch break or multiple five-minute breaks that will enable you to relax and meditate (heck, you can even do some desk yoga). This will prevent exhaustion, and increase your creativity and productivity.
On a similar note, having dedicated days off is also important. This can be a day wherein you can go on a mini-vacation or just a rewarding trip to the spa. You can even use these breaks as your reward system so you're more motivated to do your job.
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Leave home
Staying at home 24/7 can burn you out — sometimes, you need a change of scenery. So from time to time, schedule a workday in a nearby coffee shop. This will slightly change your pace which can make you more productive than when you stay at home. Also, even for an introvert, interaction with other people is still important.
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Over-communicate
Because you're far from your colleagues and boss, you're going to want to err on the side of over-communication. You have to keep them updated with your tasks, ask questions, and get updates from as well. This will show them that you're really doing your work and it will prevent misunderstandings. Use apps like Trello or Asana for project management, and Google Hangouts, Slack or Skype for communication.
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Invest in technology
Since you're working at home, it is usually your responsibility to have a reliable desktop or laptop that will let you fulfill your tasks. You may also need to purchase applications and other hardware (a second monitor can make all the difference in the world!) depending on the nature of your work.
You don't want to experience your tools shutting down in the middle of your work or right before you submit a project. Spare yourself from that kind of stress by investing in them. They can make your job a lot easier and more comfortable to do.
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