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As technology and our culture evolve, the option to work remotely becomes more and more viable. Conference calls from your kitchen are becoming the norm thanks to easily available internet everywhere and remotely accessible servers. But how do you guarantee that while you’re working from home, you’re actually working? There’s a few easy ways to make sure that you’re just as productive in your living room as you are from your office.
Dress for Success
While working from home may sound like you’ll finally be able to live the dream of meeting about quarterly reports in your PJs, the opposite should really be the case. According to a study done in Human Resource Development Quarterly, getting dressed for work (even working at home) benefits productivity in a number of ways. In addition to serving as a physical difference between the “home” you and the “office” you, it also serves as a mental one. If you’re constantly working on spreadsheets in your sweatpants, you don’t have a way to remove yourself from that distinction while staying cozy.
Make a List, Check it Twice (At Least)
On the subject of remaining productive, putting together an agenda or to-do list is an easy way to relieve the stress that a task may fall through the cracks. Each morning, put together a list of what you’d like to accomplish throughout the workday to make sure you know every single thing that you need to complete. Monitoring your workload while working remotely helps give your day a sense of order, as well as gives you a sense of accountability to guarantee no deadlines are missed. As an added benefit, crossing items off of a physical list can help you feel like you’re making tangible progress in a digital environment.
Find the Balance
Sitting in a home office or on your couch working from home definitely sounds relaxing, and that’s because it is. You’re undoubtedly going to be more comfortable while you’re working from your own home, which is why it’s important to find a balance between work and relaxation. During the workday, it’s important to make sure you’re setting aside enough time to complete your tasks, you’re available for contact throughout the day, and you’re focusing on the working part of working from home. On the other side of that balance, make sure that at the end of the day, you know it’s time to unplug, cook dinner, and spend time with your family.
From throwing on a button-down shirt in the morning to understanding when it’s time to unplug at night, there’s a full day of ways to make sure you’re maximizing your productivity while working remotely. For more ways to maximize working from home, be sure to Like Lennar on Facebook.
We hope that you and your family are safe and healthy as we all manage our way through COVID-19. At Lennar, the health and safety of our Customers, Associates and Trade Partners is our Number 1 Priority, including those who live in our homes across Central Texas.
Ever-changing information regarding preparedness measures and restrictions by local, state and federal health authorities can present quite a challenge to those whose home buying process can’t be put on hold. We want to give you the peace of mind that we are here for you and looking forward to helping you get the information you need in the most timely manner possible.
We understand that each family’s timing needs are unique, based on employment opportunities, school calendars and the availability of homes in a competitive real estate market. We are also very attuned to the importance of finding a home that best suits your distinctive lifestyle, whether you’re a first-time or move-up buyer, multigenerational family or active adult.
To ensure that we’re helping you stay on your personal schedule while providing you with information on our offerings in neighborhoods throughout Austin and surrounding areas, we’re making it easier than ever before to shop from your favorite device for your new home.
When you visit Lennar.com/Austin, you will have a front-row seat to view virtual tours of our best-selling Lennar and Village Builders floorplans and new homes in Austin, while also setting an exclusive one-on-one consultation with one of our exceptional sales associates.
You may also call 512-489-6838 or e-mail us at LennarAustin@Lennar.com to discuss any questions that come to mind after the virtual tours, or to schedule your personal consultation.
For those who prefer in-person visits, some of our model homes are remaining open at this time, with limitations on the number of visitors allowed inside at one time. We have also added extra cleaning and sanitization measures for the safety of our sales associates and guests. Please check our website for specific community hours.
Family comes first at Lennar, and it’s quite the extended family with over one million homes and counting having been sold to date across the U.S. We wish you and your loved ones good health as we collectively navigate this coronavirus situation, and we look forward to helping you find your dream home in the manner that’s most convenient and comfortable to you.
