Top 10 Work from Home Productivity Tips (and How to Not Go Crazy!)

VIDEO NOTES 10) morning routine : dressing up, coffee, waking up at the same time etc. 9) find your spot 8) beware the temptation to work when you shouldn't 7) know what you are supposed to be doing and do it 6) Choose to eat healthy 5) Take breaks 4) Schedule your day but be flexible :morning routine, work hours, breaks, your check out time, time with loved ones 3) Control your news intake 2) Connect with people face to face to replace office hour communication 1) Communicate as much as you can with people that you live with, friends, family, coworkers etc.

I almost never click on male productivity videos because I’m a mother. But I have to say your video was more relatable than any other productivity video I have seen. Subscriber for life. Thanks!!

Been working from home since 2014. That's true, communicate. I don't have kids yet but I have a nephew and yes kids grow fast! Communicate as well with the seniors at home, I live with my parents... Co's I'm the breadwinner and they're old. They need to have quality conversation time too! Thanks Pat. That was a great video! 😊

I love "communicate with others" . Your live streams this week have meant so much to me! It helps a lot to know there are so many of us doing this together. It really lifts my spirits in this crazy time!

My morning routine is GOLD... when that gets thrown off, my whole day gets put off! Thanks so much Pat!!

Great video, Pat! I recently quit my job to start my own business and the first 2 weeks I felt so aimless and forlorn. You really take for granted the structure and comfort of a routine. Back on track now. 👍🏾

this was so on point! Especially the breaks, I do better when I have active breaks away from my desk like cleaning or walking or making sure I actually eat during my lunch breaks. I always say I’ll eat while I work but then I’m too distracted by my work to ever finish my food, so eating breakfast BEFORE signing online and eating during lunch is important. My last job was so active physically and now being at a desk at home had me super sleepy the first 4 weeks 🥲

I love tip #1 about communication, particularly the reminder to ask the others around you what they’re up to and how you can help. Great video as always! Thanks so much Pat!!

#4 has helped me so much. I schedule almost everything but move things around throughout the day if needed. 💪🏼

Physically and mentally being with family - THIS IS HUGE! And crazy hard for me... Im a full time potter working from home and with everyone here right now I keep finding myself trying to escape back to work for breaks. I am doing your courses, reading your books and taking action. You have been my entire reason for taking my business into action. Thanks for all you do Pat!

Wow, this video's a timely gem! Working from home is a rollercoaster, and your tips are a lifeline. Scheduling breaks and managing news intake resonate. Your wisdom is priceless. I'm diving into your books now. Thanks, Pat! You're smoothing this WFH journey for many of us.

Oh, I knew that morning routine and getting dressed is super important but I never realized that ‘end time’ is important!!! Literally light bulb moment! That was the reason why our family evening routine is always messed up because I am trying to fit in as much work as possible.... THANK YOU!!!

The one I would add that I have to do some is if you are wanting to procrastinate, start small. It's easier to talk yourself into doing something if you know you only have to do something that will take a few minutes. Then once you get in those few minutes, you can do anything you want, but chances are that you will want to keep going once you get the first few minutes in.

The most helpful tips for me were creating a morning routine and scheduling my day. The other tips I got were really helpful as well. Overall I'm so thankful for this video and thank you for talking to me as a friend. I appreciate you! -Denise

Great video! I’m now working from home for three years - main challenge especially at the beginning was lack of social contacts resulting in the fact that too much work was discussed with my wife, And also one should not underestimate the effect of the social contacts one has in a company over the day, which are not there when you were working from home. Stay safe!🏄🏽‍♂️☀️

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I went full time on YouTube back in July of 2019 and have been struggling to find a "rhythm" to my workflow since I no longer have the structure of my regular day job. I am going to work towards implementing the suggestions that you made here for sure. I'm the type that likes to keep my schedule open so I have never liked or had much success with my calendar but I'm going to hopefully change that. Thanks again, Ben

lighting and audio on point in this video! Nice work.

I found that maintaining my morning routine has been the most beneficial. Learning that maintaining a schedule is also very important. Thank you for the time to put this together!

Great video post! I have worked from home my whole career, but constantly need the focus to keep on schedule and focus on what is important at work and with family. So many things that can distract you - news and social media are time sucks that can throw you off! The 2 big things are the morning routine and the face to face connection -- both so necessary! Thank you!

ALL TIPS GREATLY APPRECIATED!! Am new to WFH so was searching for info around this and found your video, THANK YOU!!!! Shifting gears from being a clinic office nurse to working from home with a different title is so different, this video hit home and makes sense now why I have been struggling. I've been so used to the "leaving home" home routine and all that goes with that preparedness, like the grocery list, the errands the kids needs before I even leave the house in the morning. Giving myself some grace around this transition but also noticing perhaps a fear that productivity is going out the window, Yikes. This video provides exactly what I need right now, Thanks so much!