Working remotely certainly has its benefits, but it can be difficult compared to working in an office setting, but there are still a number of ways you can be just as productive working remotely as you are in the office setting.
I have compiled 5 best tips on how to increase your productivity when working remotely but you can as well as add your best tips on how to increase productivity in the comment section below.

1. Setup working hours and work-space: If you want to work remotely, that does not mean you can only work from home. You can also work from a coffee shop, shared workspace etc but you have to take it seriously. That means, you should not work from your bed, you should have a separate space set up that serves as your remote office. Also, you have to commit

2. Get your family and friends on-board: Inform your family that even though you’re not working from an office doesn’t mean you’re available for visits. It is left you to make sure that they all learn to abide by your schedule (as long as you abide by it first) in order to maintain your productivity.

3. Maintain your focus: To maintain your focus, make realistic time frames in which to get specific projects or tasks done. You can either choose a set time and decide which tasks or projects need to get done first. This will help you maintain focus and increase your motivation. If you are working from home, try to avoid working close to a television or better still disconnect every means of distraction.

4. Plan your day: Increasing productivity during your workday takes some planning. Make a daily to-do list. Having a list of all your tasks in front of you keeps you on track and reduces the tendency to procrastinate.

5. Regular human interaction: It is very important to have a real conversation with someone, even if it’s over the phone because it is valuable to your career and your mental well-being. Working remotely can lead to isolation, and being alone day in and day out can take an emotional toll. If you want to work from home, make sure to add meetups to your weekly schedule, attend formal networking groups etc. Working remotely from a coffee shop or shared workspace that actually have people you can interact with.