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

Published: March 23, 2020, 6:06 a.m.

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\u2019s distractions. It can seem overwhelming. 

Not to worry. We\u2019ve been working remotely for years, and we\u2019ve got the advice you need to make a smooth transition from the office to the home office. Follow this advice, and you\u2019ll see no letdown in productivity. You may find that you\u2019re even more productive than ever!

In this episode, you will discover\u2014

  • Why daily rituals are still valid in the midst of a crisis\u2014perhaps even more so
  • Which components of your rituals can stay the same and which ones need to change
  • Ideas for how to replace workouts and family activities when your schedule is thrown off
  • The one practice you need to maintain to help avoid distractions
  • Suggestions for finding a \u201cfocus spot\u201d in your home


This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the Remote Work Handbook. If you\u2019re struggling with remote work in today\u2019s crisis, download this free guide at focusonthispodcast.com/remote.

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