Being a professional organizer and productivity consultant and working a lot from home has me feeling all kinds of mixed feelings. I am trying to stay as productive as possible, but am losing a little motivation. I know there are all kinds of tips and tricks out there when it comes to working from home, but here a few things that could help. This of course isn't all my tips, but few. Especially if you love making lists and area a visual person. Are you still working from home?
- Do a brain dump list. List everything that is on your mind and then categorize them into various categories like work, personal, hobby, etc. Then prioritize them. This helps alleviate a lot of stress and anxiety and essentially makes you more productive.
- Use a folder or binder (electronically or physically) to store your master list. This is great to keep ongoing track of your lists and then you can add things to that binder or folder that is related to your list. Like if you need to dispute a bill, make sure that bill is handy in the folder so you can remember account #s, what you are disputing, etc.
- Color code list. If you are a visual person like me than this can be very helpful when looking to see what needs to be done.
- Cross things off the list. If you are compiling a handwritten list the act of crossing things off the list can be very effective and exciting. Make it a challenge with yourself to get more things done.
- Use the Pomodoro technique. This is where you set a timer and work for 25 minutes and break 5 minutes.
- Use app & website blockers. They block you from getting on certain social sites and apps while you are working. This is so you can be your most productive self.
- Do something creative for 5-10 minutes. This can be just taking a walk outside for some fresh air, working on a hobby, etc.
- Have an accountability partner or business mentor. This is great so you can talk to them and check in with them regularly.
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