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Gizem Nur Keskin

How do you deal with distractions while working from home?

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Honestly, the distractions around the house are my biggest nightmare while working from home. Even though I am a remote worker, I try to go out and work in coffee shops, and libraries as much as possible so that I am much more disciplined. What about you?
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Ishwar Jha
For me working from home was blessings until I was comfortable and convinced about power naps, procrastinating and living with no goals in mind. Recently, I came to "wake up Ishwar" realisation and immediately moved to a office. I don't think I was so happy since I started working from home.
Gizem Nur Keskin
@ishwarjha Yes! You get too comfortable that the line starts getting blurry! Good for you, Ishwar!
Mateo Caño
@ishwarjha did you rent a long-term office or just flexible terms (month-by-month)?
Ishwar Jha
@mateo_cano I started with flexible short term and now its annual commitment.
Sanjay Somashekar
I'll be checking out the comments to see how people are dealing with this. The distractions are real, but I feel that sometimes I'll be the most productive when I sit for a few hours straight early in the morning and deal with the work I do! Rest of the day I'd just focus on getting small tasks done.
Gizem Nur Keskin
@sanjay_somashekar When you say "early", are you talking about early-early- like 5 am?
HAROON Khan
I usually try to create a work environment that is free of distractions. That means setting up my desk in an area with minimal noise and clutter, and avoiding having the television or any other potential sources of distraction nearby. I like to set aside specific blocks of time for breaks so I can step away from work and refocus on what needs to be done. Taking frequent breaks helps me stay focused throughout the day.
Gizem Nur Keskin
@haroon_khan14 Thank you for the tips, Haroon!
Here's how I deal with it: 1. I've established a specific workspace and room 2. Communicate a lot with my family 3. Set time for work and family 4. Celebrate wins as a family
Gizem Nur Keskin
@saasfellow That's a different perspective! Thank you for the tips, Joseph!
arkin
I tried to focus on doing some task for several minutes and keep my room private
Gizem Nur Keskin
@arkin Thank you for the tips, Arkin!
sowmya k s
I kept a room for work.
Gizem Nur Keskin
@sowmya_k_s I wish!
Jyoti Kanabar
I try to finish tasks in one go and take small breaks, sometimes go out because my house is in a very noisy area :)
Gizem Nur Keskin
@jyoti_kanabar Do you use Pomodoro?
Jyoti Kanabar
@gizemnurkeskin I have not used it yet. Also, i play focus music in the background while working- helps me a lot
Ezekiel Adewumi
Lol, coffee shops any day
Mateo Caño
@a_a_ezekiel aren't these too loudy to focus? why not coworkings?
Mansoor Muhammad
Yes very similar situation. I get very easily distracted at home and even take frequent naps. What helps is setting up a dedicated office space if you have that option. Makes a big difference.
Divya
I put on earplugs
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