Tips for more effective telework

Teleworking has become for some time now, the daily life of many people and, although at the beginning it may have been a little difficult, surely many of us got used to it and took advantage of working at home. But how can we be more effective? At home we can find many distractions that can be an obstacle when it comes to concentrating and having good performance. In this article, we give you some super useful tips for telework.

How has teleworking been beneficial for us?

If you are one of those people who still work from home, surely you have already found some benefits that you didn't have when you worked from the office. Here we share with you some of them, with which you will probably agree:

1. More time for you! Teleworking means that you have to spend less traveling time, so you can enjoy a few more hours of sleep in the morning, a relax breakfast and some extra time to practice your hobbies in the afternoon. That is, as long as you manage to stick to your schedule and don't work extra hours.

2. More flexibility in your schedule! Working from home may allow you to be a little more relaxed with your work schedule, since you have more autonomy in the way you organize your time and tasks.

3. Personalized work space! With music, in silence, with natural light or with some plants. Working from home also allows you to create a unique environment according to your needs and tastes and even change the space whenever you want.

4. Savings! The cost of transportation or the times you prefer eating out and not in the office, have also represented great savings for many employees.

Telework Challenges

Just as there are benefits, there are also some challenges that most of us had to face when working from home became mandatory and that I'm sure many people still face today. Some of them are:

Time management! Both for learning to be the master of time and not overdoing tasks other than work, as well as for getting carried away by the responsibilities of the office and working extra hours, without leaving enough time for rest!

Communication! Video calls, emails and online chats have become more important during teleworking. However, communicating well and expressing oneself correctly is also part of the challenge.

Interpersonal relationships! For many, the fact of being alone at home all day and not interacting face to face with other people has been one of the disadvantages of teleworking.

Distractions! There are people who, when working from home, must fulfill other roles such as being a mom or a homemaker, which can interfere with work.

What should we take into account for more effective telework?

Teleworking is already a reality, to the point that many companies have decided to implement it as a way of working, making offices and meeting spaces disappear completely. So, if this is your case, here are some tips for teleworking that will help you to be more effective:

Distribute your time appropriately:

Don't get confused, working from home is not synonymous with being available all the time to answer emails or calls. From the beginning, organize your day, review the meetings you have, block the agenda at lunch time and always try to finish the afternoon with a hobby that distracts you and keeps you away from the cell phone or computer.

Active connections so you don't feel lonely at home:

Losing connections with your coworkers can make you feel unmotivated, lonely and bored. Therefore, we recommend that whenever possible, you make meetings by video call and with the camera on, that you plan group meetings in a coffee shop in the city at least once a month and that you call those friends from the office that made you laugh so much just to ask them how they are doing and chat for a while. These little moments will be a great recharge and will help you feel good.

Organize an appropriate space for teleworking at home:

The most important recommendation is that you try to have your work space at home, not inside your room. As much as possible, have a desk and a chair located somewhere in the house, with good light, and turn it into your office. Make sure that this place is only used for work! And that you have all the tools you need to perform well. Don't forget to have our Familia® Triple Ply Cube Tissues that are super soft and resistant, you can choose between different cube designs that will help you personalize your spaces and are perfect to wipe your hands, eyes or nose, dry a small spill on your work desk and even clean your computer! If you don't know them yet, we invite you to do so by clicking here.

Take active breaks and exercise:

Just like in the office, active breaks are also super permissible in teleworking. Get up from your desk and have a cup of coffee looking out the window, make a short call to a friend, play a video that makes you laugh or do some stretching exercises. These short breaks will help you reconnect with greater focus and willingness.

How to take care of your health while teleworking?

Health is also a very important factor that we must take care of and keep in mind when working from home. These are some of the aspects that you should take into account:

Posture! It is very important that your desk is at the right height and that your chair is comfortable enough. Remember that you can spend up to 8 hours in this space and it is essential that you take good care of your back.

Active breaks! Do stretching movements every 1 or 2 hours to help you relax your muscles and clear your mind a little.

Good lighting! Eyes can also suffer from teleworking when you don't have adequate light to spend several hours working. Avoid backlighting your computer, try to always have some natural light and supplement it with a lamp if necessary.

Don't forget about socializing! Isolating yourself from the outside world, not taking time to be with friends or see other people besides the screen, can trigger problems such as depression. That's why it's important not to forget to spend time with the people you love.

Take advantage of the benefits of teleworking and improve your quality of life:

If teleworking is still part of your life, focus on taking advantage of its advantages and benefits, overcome the challenges and never forget about your physical and mental health throughout this process. Remember that work can be a very important part of your life, but it cannot be the only thing. Make time for yourself, and do more of what you like.