Boost Your Work-From-Home Productivity: Here Are 10 Tips & Platforms to Help You Succeed.
- Angela Quach
- Apr 25
- 6 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
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Posted by The destiny Lab team, 01/04/2023.

Working from home can be both liberating and challenging. While it affords you the freedom to work on your own terms, it also requires discipline, focus, and time management skills to be productive. Here are 10 ways to help you increase your productivity, including 10 lifesaver platforms and applications:
01. Set boundaries with anyone who will be home with you
If you have family or roommates sharing your living space, it's important to set boundaries and communicate your work schedule to avoid distractions or interruptions. Let them know when you're working and ask them to respect your workspace and schedule.
Pro tip: Sharing your virtual calendar with your family or roommates is a simple yet effective way to set boundaries. By doing so, you can avoid unwanted interruptions and prevent excessive noise from occurring in the background while you are on a call. There are many calendar platforms available, each with its own unique features and strengths. Here are 4 of them: Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Calendly, and Zoho Calendar.
02. Create a designated workspace
A designated workspace can help you get into the right mindset for work. Find a quiet and comfortable spot in your home where you can focus on your tasks without distractions. A separate workspace can also help you separate work from leisure, give a sense of routine, and facilitates a mental transition into work mode.
Pro tip: Since you’re working from home, make sure to set up a workspace that you’ll actually enjoy being in. With the help of augmented reality (AR), the IKEA Place App enables you to virtually decorate your workspace, allowing you to create an ideal setting that inspires you to perform your daily work.
03. Dress for your workday
While it's tempting to stay in your pajamas all day, dressing up can help you get into the right mindset for work. It can also help you feel more confident and professional during video conferences or client meetings.
Pro tip: Stich Fix is an online personal styling guide (and service) that uses data and technology to provide customized clothing and accessory recommendations. You can also search for specific outfit inspirations.
04. Start your work with task batching
Task batching is a time management technique that involves grouping similar tasks together and completing them all at once. The idea behind task batching is that by working on similar tasks in batches, you can minimize the time and energy spent on task switching and increase your overall productivity ("Check out the next topic, '5- Have a Break,' to learn more about two life-saving techniques).
05. Have a break
Taking short breaks throughout the day is crucial for enhancing concentration and efficiency. Moreover, here are two methods that can simplify your life:
The Pomodoro method involves breaking down work into intervals of 25 minutes and taking short breaks of 5 minutes in between. After four intervals, or "Pomodoros," you take a longer break of 15 minutes. The goal is to work in focused sprints and avoid distractions, increasing productivity. This is a good option for quick tasks that don’t require a lot of thought.
Flowtime Technique is a chill version of the Pomodoro method. Instead of using a set time for work and breaks, you can adjust the intervals to fit your preferences and work style. The goal is to create a state of flow, where you're fully immersed in your work and able to be more productive.
Pro tip: You can use both techniques and split up your time depending on the type of task you're tackling. That way, you'll be able to get the most out of them.
Easy tasks (Pomodoro Tecnique)
Nesto Pomodoro Timer is an app that includes a timer to facilitate the use of the Pomodoro Technique. Additionally, the platform offers customization options, a to-do list feature, and a history of completed sessions to enable task tracking.
Deeper-thinking tasks (Flowtime Technique)