{"id":933,"date":"2020-04-20T18:52:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T18:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arcona.com\/blog\/?p=933"},"modified":"2020-04-20T18:52:38","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T18:52:38","slug":"wfh-productivity-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arcona.com\/blog\/wfh-productivity-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"WFH: Productivity Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are three ways that time can be spent: in thought, in conversation, and in actions<\/strong>. No matter the industry you are employed in, your time will be made up of those three categories.<\/p>\n

For me, I\u2019ve found it most productive to plan on the time that a task needs, rather than just a task list.\u00a0 I schedule in planned appointments, and then plan out tasks into category of time required: 60 minute, 30 minute, 15 minutes for the remainder of the day.\u00a0 Some tasks are ongoing, and I schedule in the time each day, and possibly week, toward the attention that project requires.\u00a0 I also schedule several breaks of at least 15 minutes throughout my day, allowing for an opportunity to re-boot, and re-focus.<\/p>\n

With the knowledge of my personal peak zones of energy and focus throughout the day, I specifically place more daunting tasks within those time frames.\u00a0 One particular magic hour of focus for me is 9-10 pm.\u00a0 With this current structure of working from home, I have utilized this time with a benefit to my workflow. \u00a0It is important to note that I am not describing a 10 hour work day, but encouraging you to find your most effective use of time.\u00a0 Working throughout the day, with periods of planned focus, and downtime, allows me to remain efficient in task completion.<\/p>\n

I was taught the Eisenhower Matrix early in my career, and I consistently utilize it in my schedule planning.\u00a0 It is a simple approach to the organization of tasks.\u00a0 This approach lends to broad planning over a week, or month, and daily scheduling as well:<\/p>\n