The dynamics of the labor market have been changing in recent years. With the arrival of the coronavirus, the trend of working from home will continue to increase. Since many people will not find a regular job in the future, they will decide on a freelance form of work, which opens up many new possibilities for business cooperation and creating a new career. You often do this form of work from your home office, which means that you are constantly in contact with your home environment. This often leads to you not being able to set the right boundaries between private and business time. But you can do it with a few tips. You will need willpower and drive.
Freelancers know he has working from home also has its downsides. Sometimes you can't get up. You love yourself sleep, rest or do other things with your loved ones. Work is waiting for you, but you also have to satisfy your own private needs. This coordination is a difficult thing, but it can be controlled. Below are some tips that you may find helpful.
Remember to 'unplug'.
People need to realize that there are more important things in life than work. Sometimes you have to prioritize yourself and yours loved ones. It must be hard to relax knowing you won't get paid for it, but constant work load leads to burnout.
It's important to make sure you get the same amount of rest as a full-time employee. Most freelancers won't be able to mentally disconnect from work during a break, so it's important to be on you plan things on the calendar and thus avoid unnecessary irritation, because of a certain task you haven't finished, and relax.
Design your routine.
When you enter the world of freelancers, you will immediately think of freedom. But unfortunately you know that doesn't mean that you can spend the whole day in front of the TV and do absolutely nothing. It is important that you design routine or determine how will make your day. You don't have to work the traditional 8:00 am to 4:00 pm schedule, but create a plan that when will you work, rest, eat, have fun.
Create a home office.
Every freelancer some days he works in the kitchen or in the living room, but it's not the best place for your virtual office. Separate your private space from workspace. Find a corner in your home, where you can set up an office – it is important to learn yours the brain that this space is dedicated to work.
Take care of your health.
Even if it happens, yes if you don't leave your home for several days, it is very important that doing this does not become your habit. Although you are constantly at home, you need to take care of your health. Take time for a walk, brisk walking, yoga... Food is also very important – if you know you're not eating healthy, make a schedule of when and what you will eat.
Take care of your appearance.
You probably know the statement that says that you need to dress like you would if you were doing your dream job. When you're a freelancer, this theory does not apply because they will probably also the days when you will from worked at home in pajamas. But it better not become yours a habit. Already t-shirt and jeans can help you achieve your goals.
Avoid external distractions.
Social media can be a distraction. It's even harder to control ourselves when we're at home, because we don't have a boss watching our every move. It has probably happened to everyone that you are looked at what's new on a social network, and an hour later the phone is in your hands. It's best to turn them all off notifications on your phone or switch to do not disturb mode.
