Working from Home: 5 Tips to be Productive
April 6, 2020This is a sponsored post written by me for Ergo 21. All opinions are mine alone.
Now that the vast majority of the United States is self-isolating at home, many folks are finding themselves working from home for the first time ever. As a full-time blogger, I am quite familiar with the benefits – and pitfalls – of working from home. Today I’ll be sharing some useful tips to boost your productivity during quarantine.
1. Get a comfortable seat cushion.
A fabulous seat cushion is essential when sitting at a desk for long hours. I love that these Ergo21 Seat Cushions have LiquiCell Technology. These liquid-filled membranes improve blood flow & circulation by 150%.
Perfect for drivers, home use, and office use, these cushions are a smart choice for anyone that needs to sit for prolonged periods of time. The Ergo21 cushions have been making this hard dining room chair so much more comfortable for me.
These cushions can reduce fatigue, numbness & tail burn. It literally feels like I am sitting on clouds.
Thanks to the LiquiCell Technology, this cushion doesn’t flatten out like other cushions on the market. There’s even a travel version that’s perfect for car rides and longer road trips.
The extra padding and comfort helps to ensure proper spine alignment while riding in the car. To learn more about this product, check out the company’s blog here.
2. Follow a regular schedule.
Even though your work hours may be more flexible at home, it’s important to still follow a predictable work schedule. Start & end work at the same time every day. Not only will it help you maintain a good work-life balance, but it will also help you boost productivity.
3. Find a dedicated work space.
If you don’t have a separate home office, set aside a specific area of your home for getting work done. I recommend an area with less foot traffic, such as a spare bedroom or den.
4. Schedule breaks.
It’s important to set aside time every hour or two to get up and walk around. Even a walk around the house or a walk around the block would count. Getting your muscles moving and getting your heart rate up a bit is not only good for your physical well-being, but it will also boost your productivity when you return to work.
5. Use a timer to track your work.
If you split up your work into smaller, more manageable tasks like I do, consider using a timer to keep yourself accountable. Have 20 minutes to finish editing that draft? Set the timer so you are forced to get it done on time. Keeping a timer by my desk has been an easy way to encourage myself to get more done in less time.
Don’t forget to learn more about Ergo 21 cushions here. Do you have any tips for working from home? How do you stay productive?
I need to get one of these cushions! Looks comfy. I have been working from home. Some days are easier than others.
It’s hard to feel productive when you are so uncertain. These are some awesome tips and I will definitely put a few of them in place.
The seat cushions look really comfortable. I have to look into getting one for my office.
I work from home but having everyone home has made it hard to concentrate. The first week was bad but it has been easier. I need that LiquiCell Technology cushion! Like NOW!
These are some great tips for working from home! A comfortable seat makes it easier to concentrate.
Great tips!! We are the same, used to working from home, but not necessarily with all of the kids. Love the seat cushion though, that will be a nice help!
Staying at home these days is really important to keep us safe. I will definitely keep these tips in mind and that cushion is absolutely a must.
These are awesome tips! But I not always good to follow them! I think I really need a timer to track my work.
These are good tips for staying productive. It really is easy to end up getting distracted and going off in different directions. That seat cushion looks comfy too.
I have been working from home and for me, having a work schedule that suits you is definitely important to be productive. Great tips!
I have worked from home for six years! Where has this been all this time??? Yes, a comfortable seat cushion is very important.
That cushion looks really comfy, I need to check it out as my chair needs some lift. Thanks for sharing this.
It sounds like a great product! I could use one of these cushions at home!
I need to get one for myself. This looks so comfy and the color is just love.