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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Many reasons to start working from home. You can see the children more often, not too drained of energy and resources, as well as more flexibility in managing time. We have more and more women are choosing to work from home to supplement income or simply channel the hobbies and skills to produce. In order to choose your time to work from home over the maximum, the following tips you can follow;
1. Convince myself
Some people think that working from home will save you a lot of expenses and lighter work (no boss). But, in fact, not all people understand that working from home has a big responsibility, and not everyone is able to work with great responsibility. Responsibility when deciding to work from home no less than office work, even in some cases, more severe. When working from home, you have to divide the mind into the house, especially if you do not have housekeepers.
According to Tory Johnson, author of Fired to Hired, before deciding to work from home, you should consider your habits daily. If you are familiar with the working atmosphere and slow the office atmosphere, usually chatting in the office pantry, or can immediately go to the mat discounts at the mall when she saw the ad for the new can pay, the most likely, you are not suited to working from home. If you are currently still working in the office and think to work from home as a freelance or whatever, make sure you already have an existing customer and order quite a lot before deciding to stop working. Do not forget to discuss with partner before deciding on this plan, so you still have the support when experiencing difficult times.
2. Comfortable office atmosphere
One of the crucial factors in creating a comfortable working atmosphere for the work is an ergonomic work space and orderly. So too with the position when sitting in front of the computer, should be;
* The angle your elbow should form 90-110 degrees to your hands and arms can relax and work comfortably while typing, as your upper arm parallel to the side of the abdomen.
* Note the location of your foot, make sure the flat on the floor location.
* Position your body and your spine straight, so the view straight ahead, without a stiff neck and shoulders.
* Try to give a distance no more than fist between the lower spine with the back of the chair.
* Wrist should be in the form of straight when using the keyboard or mouse.
3. Daily schedule
Alan Hedge, PhD, director of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University said that a structured routine, can help you to adapt to new working environment. Generally, the concentration of a long lasted about 20 minutes. Hedge recommend 20-20-20 rule. After working focus and concentration for 20 minutes, rest for 20 seconds, with a move from the chair as far as 20 feet. It's important to do so refreshed mind and share of attention. If you're used to stay up, you can adjust your body to keep them fresh in out of the office and move, at least for 15-20 minutes to rest. According to experts, the sun helps stimulate the pineal gland that produces melatonin (the hormone that helps regulate the cycle of waking-sleeping person.
4. Reduce "time eater"
Consider how much time you spend at work, and how you live that hour. Edward Hallowell, author of CrazyBusy, found that people who work alone in the office spent a lot of time calling and surfing on the internet.
According to research conducted by Nielsen in June, visitors on average daily users of social networking site Facebook spends a total of 4 hours and 33 minutes a day to do the activities on this site. So you can avoid this tendency, do not check your e-mail earlier in the day, because it can distract you. Just reply to phone and e-mails during work time only. Avoid calling people who do not deal with outside of work hours. If possible and you can work offline, just turn off your internet browser for a few hours. Also avoid appointment to have lunch with a friend, because it usually will take longer than you expect. Minimalisasikan social activities outside the office or home, and focus on the schedule of activities for home-based work once a week.
5. Stay connected
Necessity to be a disciplined and productive does not mean you have to shut yourself from the association. You can not achieve the highest performance when kept isolated. Every 4 hours, try to meet other people, either by meeting the neighbors, or visiting a coffee shop near the house. If not possible, try to chat with friends using any media in a sufficient period of time. However, if possible, talk with people who are similar to your profession.
1. Convince myself
Some people think that working from home will save you a lot of expenses and lighter work (no boss). But, in fact, not all people understand that working from home has a big responsibility, and not everyone is able to work with great responsibility. Responsibility when deciding to work from home no less than office work, even in some cases, more severe. When working from home, you have to divide the mind into the house, especially if you do not have housekeepers.
According to Tory Johnson, author of Fired to Hired, before deciding to work from home, you should consider your habits daily. If you are familiar with the working atmosphere and slow the office atmosphere, usually chatting in the office pantry, or can immediately go to the mat discounts at the mall when she saw the ad for the new can pay, the most likely, you are not suited to working from home. If you are currently still working in the office and think to work from home as a freelance or whatever, make sure you already have an existing customer and order quite a lot before deciding to stop working. Do not forget to discuss with partner before deciding on this plan, so you still have the support when experiencing difficult times.
2. Comfortable office atmosphere
One of the crucial factors in creating a comfortable working atmosphere for the work is an ergonomic work space and orderly. So too with the position when sitting in front of the computer, should be;
* The angle your elbow should form 90-110 degrees to your hands and arms can relax and work comfortably while typing, as your upper arm parallel to the side of the abdomen.
* Note the location of your foot, make sure the flat on the floor location.
* Position your body and your spine straight, so the view straight ahead, without a stiff neck and shoulders.
* Try to give a distance no more than fist between the lower spine with the back of the chair.
* Wrist should be in the form of straight when using the keyboard or mouse.
3. Daily schedule
Alan Hedge, PhD, director of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University said that a structured routine, can help you to adapt to new working environment. Generally, the concentration of a long lasted about 20 minutes. Hedge recommend 20-20-20 rule. After working focus and concentration for 20 minutes, rest for 20 seconds, with a move from the chair as far as 20 feet. It's important to do so refreshed mind and share of attention. If you're used to stay up, you can adjust your body to keep them fresh in out of the office and move, at least for 15-20 minutes to rest. According to experts, the sun helps stimulate the pineal gland that produces melatonin (the hormone that helps regulate the cycle of waking-sleeping person.
4. Reduce "time eater"
Consider how much time you spend at work, and how you live that hour. Edward Hallowell, author of CrazyBusy, found that people who work alone in the office spent a lot of time calling and surfing on the internet.
According to research conducted by Nielsen in June, visitors on average daily users of social networking site Facebook spends a total of 4 hours and 33 minutes a day to do the activities on this site. So you can avoid this tendency, do not check your e-mail earlier in the day, because it can distract you. Just reply to phone and e-mails during work time only. Avoid calling people who do not deal with outside of work hours. If possible and you can work offline, just turn off your internet browser for a few hours. Also avoid appointment to have lunch with a friend, because it usually will take longer than you expect. Minimalisasikan social activities outside the office or home, and focus on the schedule of activities for home-based work once a week.
5. Stay connected
Necessity to be a disciplined and productive does not mean you have to shut yourself from the association. You can not achieve the highest performance when kept isolated. Every 4 hours, try to meet other people, either by meeting the neighbors, or visiting a coffee shop near the house. If not possible, try to chat with friends using any media in a sufficient period of time. However, if possible, talk with people who are similar to your profession.
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