{"id":1047,"date":"2021-03-10T10:48:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T10:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2021-03-10T10:49:01","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T10:49:01","slug":"9-tips-productiviteit-bij-thuiswerken-verbeteren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/9-tips-improve-productivity-while-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you also want to work from home during these times? 9 ways to improve your productivity when working from home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Understandably, it can be difficult to maintain your productivity when working from home and stay focused when working from home, but that doesn&#039;t mean it&#039;s impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because many places during the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"coronavirus pandemic (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">coronavirus pandemic<\/a> Still facing lockdown measures, many are following the advice to stay at home. However, this in no way means that your life ends. As humans, we are able to think of different ways to adapt and be productive even in these adverse conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home may not be the perfect situation for all of us, but it is the new reality right now and there are many ways to stay cool and focused on our day-to-day responsibilities, while continuing to achieve our goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to strengthen your productive self and achieve success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Organize your time and plan for productivity at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Het is volkomen normaal om je wat vreemd in eigen huis te voelen terwijl je probeert een normale routine te vinden, wanneer je normaal gesproken eigenlijk naar je werk of kantoor zou moeten. Maar er zijn positieve kanten: thuis blijven, ondanks de beperkingen die het oplegt kan tijd vrijmaken die je normaal gesproken niet zou hebben gehad bijvoorbeeld vanwege het reizen of de koffiepauzes met collega&#8217;s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We wrote about it before in the <a aria-label=\"5 AM club (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/the-5-am-club-is-popular-what-is-it-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">5 AM club<\/a>, but one of the best ways to achieve high productivity is to start the day nice and early. Set daily goals and stick to a personal schedule that you can set yourself. Now is the time to be completely your own boss, so take advantage of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Work in a home office or fixed workplace at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoe verleidelijk het ook mag zijn om op de bank voor de tv te zitten, het is bewezen dat multitasken je productiviteit vermindert. Door jouw werk in een kantoor of een andere aangewezen werkruimte te doen, verbeter je jouw vermogen om te focussen en te brainstormen. Dit geeft je ook meer privacy om je te kunnen concentreren, met klanten of collega&#8217;s te bellen en je cre\u00ebert daarmee een professionelere omgeving om in te werken. Veel bedrijven gebruiken technologie voor videovergaderingen om de communicatie tussen teams te verbeteren. Wanneer jouw klanten of collega&#8217;s je kunnen zien vanuit een schoon, professioneel ogend gebied, laat het hen onbewust weten dat je nog steeds de dingen prima voor elkaar krijgt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>To set priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having multiple things to do can often be overwhelming and cause a sense of disorder. This is normal, especially when tasks to perform are not prioritized. The simplest solution is to record all the commitments for the day and then prioritize based on importance and urgency, essentially giving you a roadmap of your workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-10-Productiviteit-bij-thuiswerken-verbeteren-Maak-takenlijsten.jpg\" alt=\"Improve productivity when working from home? Set priorities and process them in task lists\" class=\"wp-image-1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-10-Productiviteit-bij-thuiswerken-verbeteren-Maak-takenlijsten.jpg 500w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-10-Productiviteit-bij-thuiswerken-verbeteren-Maak-takenlijsten-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-10-Productiviteit-bij-thuiswerken-verbeteren-Maak-takenlijsten-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-10-Productiviteit-bij-thuiswerken-verbeteren-Maak-takenlijsten-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>Improve productivity when working from home? Set priorities and process them in task lists (<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/RLw-UC03Gwc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"image (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">fig<\/a>.)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Make to-do lists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you think you have everything under control, in the end everyone makes mistakes and forgets things. You can hardly escape it. An effective way to keep simple mistakes and lack of concentration to a minimum is to write down your list of tasks for the day and then perform them one at a time based on the stated priority. Not only will this boost your organizational skills, but it will also give you the satisfaction of completing a task and being able to do it. <s>strikethrough<\/s>so that you can begin the next task with a clear mind and focus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Concentrate on one goal at a time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, no multi-tasking but focus on the most important task until it is done. Numerous responsibilities can very easily evoke a negative feeling. Trying to fulfill too many obligations at once can be distracting, cause errors, and even make things take even longer. Focusing on one task at a time will ensure that this task is completed successfully, keeping your mind calm and ready for the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Limit distractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alles, inclusief de mensen, huisdieren en dingen waar we van houden, kan afleiding veroorzaken tijdens het werken vanuit huis. Nu veel scholen momenteel nog gesloten zijn, werken veel ouders, terwijl de kinderen thuis deelnemen aan online leren. Afleiding beperken kan in zo&#8217;n situatie heel moeilijk zijn met zoveel afleidende factoren. Probeer enkele grenzen rond jouw werkgebied thuis in te bouwen. Kun je de deur op bepaalde tijden sluiten, jouw tijdschema met meetings centraal ophangen of bijvoorbeeld een tijdelijk &#8220;niet-storen&#8221; bord gebruiken? Het gebruik van een koptelefoon om ruis te overstemmen kan ook heel lekker werken!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Provide a tidy workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment you start working from home, it is important that you set up a workplace as a home office to also keep everything in one place. It is important to have everything around and at your workplace tidy and organized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your desk clutter-free and having a well-laid out home office is important for making you productive at the home office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Answer the phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your work, of course, but it is not always advisable to be on standby for every phone call (or app message) that comes in. With the Pomodoro timer technique in mind, it often works even better to check whether you have missed important conversations between your focus moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aan de andere kant kan het soms veel meer duidelijkheid geven om juist niet met klanten of collega&#8217;s ellenlange e-mailconversaties aan te gaan, maar juist dat ene belletje te plegen welke een heleboel miscommunicatie voorkomt en ervoor zorgt dat iedereen weer met de juiste feedback verder kan aan zijn of haar belangrijkste werkzaamheden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Also make sure you rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By taking breaks between your tasks, you can increase your efficiency and create a stronger mindset and a sense of inspiration for your work. Dedicated and intense focus can take a lot of energy and when you spend too much energy on a task for too long, a productive day can turn into a non-productive day very quickly. You can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/pomodoro-technique-more-focus-becomes-more-productive\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pomodoro timer technique (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Pomodoro timer technique<\/a> work with focus on a task and then take a break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exerting too much pressure to live up to your expectations can tire your mind, which can lead to fatigue and lack of motivation. Therefore always make sure you have enough breaks (possibly with healthy snacks), because rest is just as important as work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Finally, about productivity when working from home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While many people have been working remotely on a regular basis for many years, current global measures have forced the vast majority of people to work from home. By keeping a regular schedule and working in a designated space, you can improve your productivity when working from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limiting distractions, making phone calls when it is most convenient for you, and calling team members when that clears up miscommunication can also help you avoid wasting a lot of time. What do you do to increase your productivity when working from home or when working remotely? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small class=\"sources\">Sources including Biospace (<a aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biospace.com\/article\/4-ways-to-improve-your-productivity-while-working-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), Forbes (<a aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jennagoudreau\/2012\/03\/27\/the-dangers-of-a-messy-desk\/?sh=62cdc629c89e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), L&#8217;Officiel (<a aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lofficielusa.com\/travel-living\/ways-to-improve-productivity-working-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), Lifehack (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/productivity\/how-set-your-desk-increase-productivity-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Het is begrijpelijk dat het moeilijk kan zijn om je productiviteit bij thuiswerken te behouden en gefocust te blijven wanneer je vanuit huis werkt, maar dat betekent niet dat het onmogelijk is. Omdat veel plaatsen tijdens de coronaviruspandemie nog steeds met lockdown-maatregelen worden geconfronteerd, volgen velen het advies om thuis te blijven. 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