Productivity Hacks

Get dressed before you start workI am so not recommending you put on your work trousers and a blazer (unless you have an important Zoom meeting, in which case, a blazer might be wise), and I personally hard pass on jeans while staying at home. However, don’t stay in your pajamas all day. I promise that changing into something else before you start your workday will help you feel more prepared to tackle whatever the day brings you. Perfect your work-from-home uniform, or change into leggings and a sports bra if you’re planning on working out at some point during the day. When you clock out, you can change into your comfies just like you would if you were getting home from the office, signaling to your brain that the work day is over and it’s time to wind down.2. Dedicate time to your morning routineA tempting factor about working from home might be to set your alarm for two minutes before starting and roll over in bed to open your laptop. Tempting, yes, but productive? Not so much. Instead, think about the factors of your morning routine that you enjoy the most or make you feel the best throughout the day and make them a priority daily.Do you love listening to motivating podcasts while you get ready? Wake up early enough to listen to an episode as you take a walk around the block or fold clean laundry before your workday starts. Do you look forward to catching up on the news while you eat breakfast before starting work? Make sure you’re giving yourself time to make and enjoy breakfast before clocking in. Do morning workouts give you energy? Fit in movement before you sit down at your laptop, even if that looks like doing cozy cardio in your PJs. Finally, try to fit in morning skincare, chug a big glass of water, and do whatever else is crucial for you to feel your best during the day before your workday starts.This way, you’ll spend less time thinking about all the things you wish you could be doing (like fitting in a workout or doing the laundry) instead of doing your work. Plus, by the end of your work day, you’ll feel less drained because you spent time filling your own cup before getting started with work.