WORK FROM HOME IS HARD FOR SOME
The number of Americans who now work from home has jumped 40% + since 2000. As technology continues to evolve (enabling new access on mobile, social and collaboration), we can expect more growth in working from home.
While the work from home lifestyle brings significant perks, it’s not without challenges. You may not deal with the daily commute or rush-hour traffic, but there’s a new set of struggles that are unique to the home office. The following is a breakdown of the top four pitfalls associated with working from home and how to overcome them.
When You Work From Home You Can’t Stay Focused
It’s not easy to stay focused in the face of countless distractions, from the television to the dirty dishes waiting in the kitchen. And when you’re brand new to working at home, the first danger is that it’s hard to feel like you’re working, simply because you don’t associate your home environment with being at work. Some people are experts at multitasking, easily alternating between work and household tasks or other distractions throughout the day. However, if you find your work productivity is suffering, you’ll need to come up with a more formal structure for your day. After all, you wouldn’t iron your clothes during the day if you were back at the office.
In an ideal case, you should create a dedicated area as your office (preferably with a door so you can shut out unwanted distractions). At the very least, carve out a corner of a room just for work, so going there signals your brain that it’s time to get serious. If you find yourself stuck from time to time, try changing your environment by working at the café for an hour or taking a short walk outside. A change in scenery can bring you new focus.
WHERE DO YOU WORK AT HOME?
When you’re working at a traditional office job, everyone seems to understand your work schedule. You don’t get many personal calls during the day. You’re not expected to handle all the daily errands. However, all those boundaries go out the window when you work from home.
This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take advantage of the flexibility that comes with working from home. But you should think about how easy it is to have time ripped from your workday. Just because you work from home doesn’t mean your job is any less real than your office counterparts. The key here is to respect your own time and your schedule — because no one else will respect your boundaries if you don’t respect them first.
What’s the stereotype of work from home people? Sleeping in, working in pajamas and easy days. However, the reality is usually far from that. People who work from home often work longer days simply because there’s no separation between work and home. When you’re working from home, you don’t pack up your computer; you don’t drive away from the office. Without a natural stopping point, the day gets longer and it’s harder to put aside work.
With most jobs, there’s always going to be more work to do. We want you to write only one blog a day and our Prosperity Team will even help you with that! This means you need to self-regulate and be disciplined about setting a boundary between your work and personal life. This doesn’t have to be every night. However, if you’re serious about working from home for the long haul, you’ve got to make the lifestyle sustainable. And that means you’ll need time away from the computer and stress of work.
WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?
TO WORK YOUR BUTT OFF TO MAKE
SOMEBODY ELSE RICH AND SPEND MORE TIME WITH THEIR FAMILY THAN YOU?
The solitude of working from home means fewer distractions and pesky office politics, but the physical separation from colleagues brings an inevitable sense of isolation. Everyone needs social interaction (albeit at varying levels) and working remotely limits one’s opportunities to connect with others. Many people don’t realize just how much they miss the day-to-day social interaction of the office until it’s gone.
WHY ARE YOU HERE???
This is an exciting time as technology is giving people more freedom to carve out their own workstyles and career paths. Don’t let these pitfalls deter you. If you want to venture out on your own as an independent worker or just telecommute from home a few days a week, go for it. Just be mindful that there are unique challenges associated with working from home, ones you probably never would have thought about while in the office.
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