Four tips for a productive 2021

This year has taught many workers a thing or two about being productive when of fices and homes blend into one.

As the calendar turns to 2021, consider these key products and processes to stay productive next year.

Find a system (and stick to it)

Creating an organizing system is an easy way to ensure your at-home workspace is ready for optimal productivity. Designate space to house all your work items — a drawer, cabinet or box — and keep work items organized by type (pens, papers, computer gear, etc.) At the end of each day, transitioning to “of fline hours” can be easier when you have a place to stow your work items.

Start your day clean

Studies have shown cleanliness has a direct impact on productivity. Yet, many people struggle to find the time and energy to clean, especially at the end of a busy day at home. An option like The DEEBOT T8 from Ecovacs provides a hands-free cleaning experience, complete with the time-saving benefits of an all-inone robot vacuum and floor mop, along with Truedetect technology to avoid tangling in small objects. Easily controlled via an app, just set it to clean before bed and wake up to a tidy workspace.

Break up your day

With so many hours at home in front of a computer, workdays can get a little monotonous. Break up the day to make working from home feel as normal as possible: shower in the morning, take a walk or drive to get cof fee, then make time for at least two breaks throughout the day. Some people have found success with the Pomodoro Technique, which recommends 25 minutes of work followed by a five-minute rest period. If you continue to work until you feel like taking a break, odds are you’ll work until it’s too late to take the big break you had in mind.

Bookend your days with mindfulness

At the beginning and end of each workday, do a three- to five-minute mindfulness meditation. Before signing on to work for the day, allow your mind to fully focus on the day’s tasks at hand. Sign of f by doing another mediation to end the day and let go of any worries or stresses you might have. Incorporating this tactic into your daily routine can help create a natural boundar y from work and home while also restoring peace of mind.

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GETTY IMAGES Getting organized and finding a routine with rest periods will help work-from-home productivity.