#030: 5 Tips for Staying Focused While Working from Home

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The novel coronavirus has created a new normal in which many people are working from home for the first time. Sounds great! But how do you keep your focus and keep connected in this new environment with all it’s distractions. It can seem overwhelming. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not to worry. We’ve been working remotely for years, and we’ve got the advice you need to make a smooth transition from the office to the home office. Follow this advice, and you’ll see no letdown in productivity. You may find that you’re even</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">more</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">productive than ever!</span></p> <p><strong>In this episode, you will discover—</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why daily rituals are still valid in the midst of a crisis—perhaps even more so</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Which components of your rituals can stay the same and which ones need to change</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ideas for how to replace workouts and family activities when your schedule is thrown off</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The one practice you need to maintain to help avoid distractions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Suggestions for finding a “focus spot” in your home</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the Remote Work Handbook. If you’re struggling with remote work in today’s crisis, download this free guide at <a class="c-link" href="http://focusonthispodcast.com/remote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-describedby= "slack-kit-tooltip">focusonthispodcast.com/remote</a>.</span></p>