While working from home definitely has its perks, it also has some challenges. For many, staying focused is particularly challenging, and if you've been unexpectedly thrown into at-home work, you may find the sudden change especially distracting.

Fortunately, there are ways to improve your focus and ensure you get your job done while working from the couch or your home office. In this piece, we will discuss our top tips for doing just that.

Have a Dedicated Work Space

The first thing you'll want to do is create a dedicated work space in your home. This doesn't have to be a separate room (though having a separate office certainly is helpful), but it shouldn't be in the most active parts of your home. If at all possible, this space also shouldn't be used for any other purposes. Remove as many distractions as possible, and train your brain to switch into work mode when entering this space.

Noise-canceling headphones and a room divider can help with this.

Set Daily Goals

Most jobs come with goals. However, in many cases, these are long-term goals. Because it can be difficult for many of us to think far into the future, these long-term goals can easily result in procrastination and problems getting things turned in on time down the line.

Instead of focusing on what needs to be done in a month, set daily goals for yourself. Breaking your big goals down and telling yourself exactly what you need to get done each day in order to finish your project on time can be extremely helpful.

Schedule Breaks

Staying focused when your kitchen and bed are constantly calling can sometimes feel impossible. In order to combat this problem, schedule breaks into your day. Tell yourself you must finish a certain amount of work, or work for a set amount of time before you're allowed to grab a snack or watch a TV show. This gives you something to work toward and helps keep breaks to a minimum.

These tips should help you buckle down and get things done during this time at home so you can spend your evening cooking, reading, and enjoying your favorite shows.

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