Work-From-Home Morning Productivity | JillAlexa.com
As with any either/or option, it’s easy to see that working from home is replete with both advantages and disadvantages, as is working in an office or other commercial premises.
To begin with, you get to skip the morning commute, for some people saving literal days worth of unpaid time over the course of a year.
On the other hand, you might miss the general hustle and flow of people coming in and out of the office, and the kind of relationships you’ve developed with those around you.
Another disadvantage is that to begin with, it can take some time to get your bearings. Working in your household, sometimes while managing children or other responsibilities, and having to fend off your home comforts while you work diligently can be tougher than it seems.
Perfecting Your Work-From-Home Morning Productivity
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In this post, then, we’ll discuss how to easily perfect your work-from-home productivity.
The secret?
It’s all about how you roll into your morning, striking the billiard balls of your daily routine from the best possible angle. You can then use that momentum to keep productive and work smarter, not harder.
Without further ado, let’s see what that might look like.
4 Clever Ways to Perfect Your Work-From-Home Morning Productivity
1. It’s All About The Schedule
One of the best choices anyone can make for a sustainable approach to personal productivity involves making use of momentum. Momentum is built by doing similar activities and making good choices day after day. If you do that, then the next productive choice will be easier to make, and the energy gathered to make it will be available to you.
So for example, having a set time when you wake, when you take the dog for a walk in the morning, when you sit at your computer, and when you begin your work of the day will help you avoid feeling tired by that point, because your body and mind is accustomed to that process. This will help you remain focused and draw on your reserves of energy for the task at hand, also inspiring you to do your best each day.
2. Get Some Morning Fresh Air
When working from home, it’s easy to spend all day inside, especially during the winter weather. However, it’s essential that you get some fresh air and wake yourself up after rising by going outside if you can. Even breathing cold air into your lungs can signify to your body it’s time to focus and be alert, and you may be surprised just how well that works.
We’ve already mentioned walking the dog, but you might also help out with the school run, drink coffee on your porch, or simply walk around your garden for a little exercise. If you have mobility issues, even opening a window can help.
Fresh air makes us more alert, and that’s just what you need in the morning, especially when surrounded by home comforts.
3. Have Organized Tasks Ready To Go
It’s healthy to have your organized tasks ready to go each morning. We all know that feeling of rocking up to work or our desk only to spend the first two hours organizing our day, replying to emails, managing our calendar, and the rest of it, only to realize nothing has been done and we feel lethargic from all the decisions we had to make first thing.
That’s why it’s always healthy to take five minutes the night before and plan out your morning. This way, you can use that aforementioned momentum and roll right into the morning shift, without feeling bound by all the administrative efforts you have to go through. Moreover, having an organized work space at home will help consolidate these efforts, and that sounds like a great outcome to us!
4. Prepare Your Refreshments
It’s wise to prepare some healthy refreshments if you can. With a good coffee pot or machine and coffee grinder brush, you can prepare that hot cup of joe and wake up with focus and alertness as you greet your first day.
You might also experiment with other forms of tea, like Matcha or green tea. Some Matcha can have as much caffeine as a cup of coffee, but the anti-oxidants help you avoid the coffee crash that most people get. Otherwise, you might enjoy a cup of peppermint tea, as this can improve concentration and alertness while also giving you that “fresh, clean, and comforted” feeling that works so well with prolonged concentration and productivity.
With this advice, you’re certain to perfect your work-from-home morning productivity in the best way.
