How to Stay Motivated While Working From Home: Easy Tips You Can Do Now

"Work from home." It sounds like a dream come true, doesn't it? You get to set your own hours and skip the commute. But sometimes, you might find yourself feeling lonely or without any motivation. If this is happening to you, don't panic! There are many things that you can do right now to make sure that you stay motivated while working from home. In this blog post we will discuss tips that will help motivate you and keep your work going strong!

Make a Schedule and Follow It 

One of the most important things you can do when working from home is to set a schedule and stick with it. It might be hard at first, but if you don't have a schedule your work will suffer and nothing productive will get done. This doesn't just apply while working: Having a daily routine that includes meal times, taking breaks every so often and even exercising on specific days of the week can help keep you motivated all day long!

Take a Break When You Need To…And Then Get Back In There

It's easy for anyone—even telecommuters—to spend hours working straight through lunch or forgetting about eating altogether because they are too busy trying to finish up an assignment before their child gets out of school. However, getting up every so often will help you to stay focused on your work and avoid burnout.

Make Sure You're Working towards Something

Even if you are working towards something that doesn't seem like it's going to end (for example, an internship) or is really long-term (like saving for a house), make sure that there is some kind of goal in mind. The more progress you see yourself making, the better chance you have a feeling motivated throughout the day!

Don't Beat Yourself Up If You Slip Up Just Get Back To It ASAP

Slipping up can happen even when telecommuting: A child gets sick and needs their parent home; unexpected problems come up with the job; someone forgets about lunch all together. If any of these things happen (or even if they don't), make sure you give yourself a break and get back to it as soon as possible!

Take Some "Me" Time to Relax and Recharge

There are many ways that people try to relax, including reading books or watching movies. However, one of the most popular methods is taking time for oneself: whether by meditating, doing yoga, getting some exercise…the list goes on! Just remember that this kind of "me" time doesn't mean turning off your phone or computer—it just means making sure that you take some down-time every so often in order to recharge after long hours at work. 

Make Sure Your Home Environment Is Working For You

Many people have trouble staying motivated while working from home because their work environment isn't the most comfortable. If you find yourself struggling to stay focused, make sure that your living space is conducive to productivity:

-Get a good desk chair and set it up in an area where there aren't going to be any distractions or interruptions. Avoid having friends over when you're trying to get some work done!

-Make sure that everything doesn't feel too cluttered around your workspace. Some say that surrounding one with clutter can cause stress, so keep this in mind when making decisions about what goes on (and stays) near your office space!”

Add motivational art and motivational quotes on canvas in your home office. As they will be in plain sight, you will always read them and it will motivate you to work better and stay motivated.

Avoid Using Distraction Most of the Time

Distractions such as checking social media, doing online shopping and even playing games on your phone might sound like fun—but they can easily interrupt the work you've been putting in all day. Make sure that these distractions are limited or eliminated whenever possible! This way, you'll be able to stay focused no matter what is going on around you. 

-Make a list of the things that tend to distract you most when working from home and then determine how often it's appropriate for them to happen. For example: If every time you check Facebook during work hours takes away 30 minutes of productive output , make a plan before hand with yourself so that this doesn't happen again ! Then stick to it!

-If these distractions do happen, make sure that you don't freak out about them and try to get back on track as soon as possible. Otherwise, your stress level is likely going to increase, which will only cause more problems down the road!”

Establish a Dedicated Workspace

This might seem like an obvious tip, but it's often one of the most helpful in terms of feeling motivated when working from home. Making sure that your work area is set up and ready to go before you get started will make everything run much more smoothly—and who doesn't want their productivity to be running smooth?

-Before you start working, put everything away that isn't going to be used for the day. If there are any items of clothing or other things laying around this area, make sure they are picked up and out of sight.

-Make sure your desk is clean, organized and ready to go! This way, when it's time to get some work done you won't have anything standing in your way. And on top of all that—it will likely help with discipline as well!"

Work With Breaks Instead

One of the most important things to do while you're working from home is remember that breaks are just as much a part of your schedule as work time. If you take too many breaks, this can cause problems with concentration and discipline—but missing out on all those short moments throughout the day could be even worse! Make sure that these little pauses in between tasks don't go unnoticed: 

Whenever possible, try not to break up sessions by taking phone calls or talking to friends/family members. Instead, keep them for later so they don't cut into your productive hours.

When it's time for a snack break, make sure you get away from your computer screen and walking around instead of staying seated at your desk. This will help with circulation and energy levels, which in turn helps you to get back into the groove of things that much faster!"

Stay Hydrated! 

Drinking enough water is essential for your health, but it also affects how well you're able to focus when working from home. Make sure that you don't let yourself go thirsty because this can cause all sorts of problems: fatigue, headaches and low productivity are just a few examples.   

-Instead of having multiple cups or glasses throughout the day, make a large pitcher full before starting work so that there's always some nearby. Then refill as needed while continuing to be productive at the same time! 

-Do not drink too much though—this can cause problems as well such as restlessness and frequent trips to the bathroom.

-Make sure that you're also drinking water at meal times, especially since food can take a while for your body's metabolism to process. And finally: remember to drink before bedtime!”

Reward Yourself When the Task Is Done

If you are tired reward yourself with a nap. It might sound crazy but it works—and hey, who doesn't love napping? Making sure that you get enough sleep is essential in helping with discipline during work time so this easy little tip could be just what you need:   

-"Take a quick nap when needed instead of powering through until quitting time. Not only will this give your eyes some much deserved rest, but it will help improve mental clarity which is the perfect way to end any work day!"

-Get up and move around if you're feeling restless! This will help with circulation, energy levels and motivation. Also make sure that you are looking at pictures of birds or flowers while working instead of words—this helps your eyes relax. 

-"Reward yourself when the task is done by doing something fun, but not too distracting. Reward yourself in any way you seem fit.

Listen to music to stay focus.

Listen to music while working. Music is fantastic for helping us relax, but it can also help with focus and concentration as well! Make sure that you are listening to the right kind of tunes so your energy levels don't rise too high or drop too low.

-Some types of music might be distracting depending on what type, so make sure this isn't one of them. If you're doing physical work then listen to something instrumental instead—and if you're reading documents at home then try some fast beats. This helps improve blood flow throughout your body which will give a much needed boost in motivation!"

Decorate your work space with "motivational art"

This is a great way to stay motivated and focused on your work at all times:   

-"Decorate your work space with any type of art that inspires you! Whether it's motivational posters, pictures of beaches or anything else: make sure this always stays in view. Just seeing the beautiful scenery will help keep those motivation levels high!"- Art can have a great effect on your consciousness. If you see and read motivational quotes then that is definitely going to make you feel motivated. 

Take Care of Yourself

This can be difficult to do if you're working from home because there's nobody around to remind you, but it's still important! Make sure that you are getting enough sleep, eating healthy and exercising. It might seem like a lot of work for little reward at first, but the effects will quickly become clear: 

"Take care of yourself by sleeping well (most people need about eight hours) and taking breaks during your day. Try walking somewhere instead of driving—the fresh air will help reinvigorate those motivation levels."-Eat healthy foods. You'll feel better after having some veggies or fruit over fast food any day. Do exercise every morning before starting your job hunt for the day. This will make your more productive, happy and healthy all around! 

Finally: make sure that you are taking care of yourself in any way possible. This means eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising when needed. It can be hard to stay motivated if your body is not up for it, so just remember this tip!"

Gain a Sense of Accomplishment from Your Work

When working from home there will always be distractions out there trying to tear you away from your work—and trust us; they're good at their jobs! Make sure that you're gaining a sense of accomplishment by rewarding yourself after doing something productive or finishing an important task. For example: instead of mindlessly browsing the internet aimlessly, try checking social media sites like Facebook or Twitter after writing a blog post. This will help you relax and give yourself something to look forward to, rather than just giving up on the task at hand."

Eat Well

Make sure to always eat well while working from home because it can be easy to get distracted by your growling stomach. Try snacking on fruits or vegetables when you're feeling hungry instead of something like cookies which might affect your productivity in a negative way."

-Don't try and multitask! It's impossible for most people, so just focus on the task at hand. However; if you are doing two things that require little energy then go ahead (for example: walking around the house is fine). 

-"Enjoy yourself!" This tip may seem simple but trust us—it will make all of the difference in keeping those motivation levels high. If you enjoy what you do, no matter how small it seems, then this is going to make you work better. 

Final Words

So, whether you’re working from home for the first time or you’ve been a remote worker for years, we hope these tips will help you stay motivated and productive. And don’t forget to check out our shop for some amazing motivational art that can keep you going when times get tough. Thanks for following along!