• Tackle your to-do list with timers . Have you ever opened social media to take care of a work task and ended up scrolling mindlessly for 20 minutes ? When we are in the habit of juggling multiple balls at once , staying focused on a single task is challenging . Setting a timer will help you stay focused as you work on your tasks .
• Create a work schedule . The flexibility of working from home can be terrific , but it can also lead to less productivity if we ’ re prone to getting distracted or sidetracked . Our brains aren ’ t meant for multitasking , so just as the timer will help you focus on the task at hand , a schedule will keep you on track . If you line up your day in “ office hours ,” you ’ ll work smarter and get more accomplished .
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