Thought I’d share some tips on staying focus in this “work from home Wednesday” blog entry..

Write out a daily task list and plan your day. There’s nothing like a task list sitting next to you to keep you focused. When you have a list of the things you need to accomplish in a day, having that close to you constantly reminding you of what needs to be done is a great way of keeping on track.

A few others to mention…

Start working at the same time. Treat work from home days like regular workdays: get up, get dressed, and be “at your desk” at the usual time.

Establish a schedule. Keep work hours similar to the ones you would keep if you were working at your office.

Limit distractions. Be careful not to replace office-based interruptions with home-based ones (such as children, neighbors, and friends).

Plan ahead. Take the appropriate work home. Some work may be better suited for the home office than other work, so be sure to plan the work from home a day ahead.

Take breaks. Plan time to get up and move around. Consider going for a walk or a run during your lunch break to keep your mind fresh. I try to take at least 45mins to go to the gym.