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You're struggling to stay focused while working from home. What are some ways to use technology to help?

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Working from home can be a great way to achieve a better work-life balance, but it also comes with its own challenges. One of the most common ones is staying focused and productive amid all the distractions and temptations of your home environment. Fortunately, technology can be your ally in this situation, if you use it wisely. Here are some ways to use technology to help you stay focused while working from home.

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Shria Tikoo

Senior Manager - Legal at Kulfi Collective
Ilhan Karacam

General Manager | Market Strategy, Sourcing, Sales Management, Business Development

1 Set up a dedicated workspace

One of the first steps to working from home effectively is to create a space that is comfortable, ergonomic, and conducive to concentration. Ideally, you should have a separate room or a corner that is only used for work, and that has a door or a screen that you can close when you need privacy. You should also invest in a good desk, chair, lighting, and equipment that suit your needs and preferences. Having a dedicated workspace will help you separate your work from your personal life, and signal to yourself and others that you are in work mode.

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Ilhan Karacam

General Manager | Market Strategy, Sourcing, Sales Management, Business Development
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I use technology to assist. I rely on productivity apps like Trello or Asana to organize tasks and keep track of deadlines. Website blockers like Freedom help limit distractions, and using the Pomodoro technique with apps like Focus@Will or Tide improves my focus. Taking short breaks with mindfulness apps like Headspace or Calm also helps refresh my mind.

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2 Use online tools to organize your tasks and time

Another way to use technology to help you stay focused while working from home is to use online tools that can help you plan, prioritize, and track your tasks and time. For example, you can use a digital calendar to schedule your meetings, deadlines, and breaks, and set reminders and notifications to keep you on track. You can also use a project management tool to assign tasks, monitor progress, and collaborate with your team. Additionally, you can use a time-tracking tool to measure how much time you spend on each task, and identify any areas where you can improve your efficiency and effectiveness.

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Hanna Barnett

Danone Mission & Sustainability, Partnerships | McKinsey Alumni | Connecting your Sales Strategy to Mission Driven Impact
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When it comes to efficiently managing tasks and time, there are several fantastic online tools. Let’s explore a few of them: 1. Trello: Trello is a visual project management tool that uses boards, lists, and cards to organize tasks. It’s particularly effective for tracking progress, assigning responsibilities, and setting deadlines. With its intuitive interface, Trello keeps your to-do lists structured and accessible, making it a popular choice for both individuals and teams 2. Forest: If you struggle with focus, Forest is a unique app that gamifies time management. It incorporates the Pomodoro technique, breaking work into chunks with short intervals. As you stay focused, a virtual tree grows; if you lose focus, the tree “dies.”

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3 Block or limit distractions and interruptions

One of the biggest challenges of working from home is dealing with distractions and interruptions that can break your focus and lower your productivity. These can come from both internal and external sources, such as social media, email, phone calls, messages, news, entertainment, household chores, pets, or family members. To avoid or minimize these distractions and interruptions, you can use technology to block or limit them. For example, you can use a browser extension to block or limit access to certain websites or apps during your work hours. You can also use a do-not-disturb mode or a noise-canceling headset to mute or reduce any unwanted sounds or notifications. Furthermore, you can communicate your work schedule and boundaries to your colleagues, clients, and family members, and ask them to respect them.

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4 Use online resources to learn and improve your skills

Another way to use technology to help you stay focused while working from home is to use online resources to learn and improve your skills. Working from home can be an opportunity to expand your knowledge, develop new competencies, and enhance your performance. You can use technology to access a variety of online courses, webinars, podcasts, blogs, videos, or books that can teach you something new or help you refresh your existing skills. You can also use technology to connect with mentors, coaches, or peers who can offer you feedback, advice, or support. Learning and improving your skills will not only boost your confidence and motivation, but also make you more valuable and marketable in your field.

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Vidyasagar Vuppalapati

Learning & Development Head
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Remote work provides a great opportunity for the use of online resources for learning and continuously improving your skills. Remote work enables easy access to a host of online courses and webinars for you to choose from. One can apply his or her mind to assess what is best suited to boost your career. To start with, one needs to master the use of technology in operating the online platforms seamlessly. Remote work gives necessary traction and confidence to access a host of online resources without much cost. Needless to say, the use of state-of-the-art techniques and contemporary know-how are the possible takeaways. Mastering the use of online resources to facilitate the timely completion of tasks has to be seen as positive element here

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5 Use online platforms to socialize and network

One of the drawbacks of working from home is that you may feel isolated or disconnected from your colleagues, clients, or industry. This can affect your mental health, well-being, and creativity. To prevent or overcome this feeling, you can use technology to socialize and network with others who share your interests, goals, or challenges. You can use online platforms such as video calls, chats, forums, or social media to communicate, collaborate, and bond with your team members, managers, or customers. You can also use online platforms to join or create communities, groups, or events that can help you meet new people, exchange ideas, or find new opportunities. Socializing and networking online will help you maintain and build your professional and personal relationships, and enrich your work experience.

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6 Use online tools to relax and recharge

Finally, another way to use technology to help you stay focused while working from home is to use online tools to relax and recharge. Working from home can be stressful and demanding, especially if you have to balance it with other responsibilities or cope with uncertainty or change. Therefore, it is important to take care of yourself and your mental and physical health. You can use technology to access online tools that can help you relax and recharge, such as meditation apps, fitness videos, music playlists, or games. You can also use technology to schedule and enjoy some quality time with your friends, family, or hobbies. Relaxing and recharging online will help you reduce your stress, improve your mood, and restore your energy and focus.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Shria Tikoo

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When I want to focus on reviewing an agreement or getting on a negotiation call - something that needs my undivided attention, I assess the amount of time I’d need, and mute all my notifications on Slack for the duration. Apart from this, for all major tasks, I block my calendar for a few time slots each day so no new to calls can distract me from my tasks. Additionally, creating boundaries with family has helped. I let them know every morning what my day looks like and they give me space accordingly.

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1 Set up a dedicated workspace

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3 Block or limit distractions and interruptions

4 Use online resources to learn and improve your skills

5 Use online platforms to socialize and network

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6 Use online tools to relax and recharge

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