How to Successfully Work from Home

Working from home can sound like a dream to begin with – thoughts of staying in your pyjamas all day, eating whenever you want to and working from your bed all come to mind.

But it’s not only your laptop that needs to stay switched on – your brain does too! As you begin working from home over a long period of time, you can easily begin to feel demotivated and sluggish.

So how do you work from home and remain productive and mentally engaged? Is it even possible? Read on for our advice on how to stay motivated while working from home…

You might see this time at home as an opportunity to catch up on lost sleep, but waking up at the same time as you would if you had a full day of lectures can actually make you more productive. Many people also report feeling less distracted in the morning, meaning the morning is a great time to get stuck in and do those things you’ve been putting off.  

It’s so tempting to just stay in bed for that bit longer but getting up and preparing for the day ahead will put you in the right mindset to be productive.

Get dressed and have breakfast like you would if you were going to lectures – this will help give your day a bit of structure and set you up for the day.

While this does not mean procrastinating and cleaning the whole house, having a clear and tidy workplace will help you get in the right mindset to start studying.

If you don’t have a desk in your accommodation, define the boundaries of your workspace. This will help you differentiate your university work from your personal time and separate your ‘working’ mindset from your ‘free time’ mindset.