4 Tips For Being Productive While Working From Home

4 Tips For Being Productive While Working From Home fruchtwein of us spend the majority of our day waiting forthe blissful moment we can climb back into bed.But on days when youre working from home, younever even have to leave the unmatchedcomfort of your sleeping place.Its a seemingly wonderful thing, but it can also be quite difficult to get anything donewithout an office setting to keepyou in check.Here are a few tips for getting through your workday at home. And yes, they unfortunately start with1. Get out of bed.We know. Its elend ideal. But in order to really get work done, its helpful to set up a workspaceoutside of your bed.Create a clean space to work at your kitchen table (or even your couch, if you truly cantpull yourself away from comfortable surfaces) equipped with everything youll need for the work day.2. Communicate withcolleagues, but not your friends.Stay in touch with your management and/or employees throughout the day, so you all know exactly what youre expecting o f each other.However, resist the temptation to chat with friends or family all dayits easy to get trapped into conversations that hinder yourproductivity.3. Set your work hours, and stick to them.If youre not going into the office, try to still keep to your normal working hours. Maintaining your normal routine will aid you in getting your workload accomplished.4. Take breaks.Set aside at least one or two breaks throughout the day. Take a walk around the block watch the news make yourself a meal.Maintaining as much structure in your day as possible is the key to working-from-home success.Just remember thateven if you stick to all of these guidelines, the day canstill go awry, thanks tooutlying factors (read your kids).--This post originally appeared on Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer