{"id":148098,"date":"2026-03-27T07:24:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=148098"},"modified":"2026-03-27T07:25:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:25:03","slug":"work-from-home-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Work From Home Hacks to Boost Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The traditional workspace has significantly transformed after the pandemic, with many companies embracing the hybrid or fully remote model. Working remotely increases productivity, helps maintain work-life balance, and saves time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No wonder <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">98% of workers say they want to work remotely<\/a>, at least some of the time. But working from home has its challenges, too. It can lead to burnout, make it hard to connect with coworkers, and even impact your boundaries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why we have compiled the best work-from-home hacks in this blog. These hacks will help you overcome challenges while working remotely and ensure you make the most of your time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8a2e8754-ddf8-4ce6-8ebf-264dbb182ce3\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">14 Clever Work-From-Home Hacks for Peak Productivity<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#0-the-challenges-of-working-from-home-\" style=\"\">The Challenges of Working From Home<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#1-burnout-\" style=\"\">Burnout<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#2-difficulty-in-setting-boundaries-\" style=\"\">Difficulty in setting boundaries<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#3-lack-of-connection-with-coworkers-\" style=\"\">Lack of connection with coworkers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#4-more-distractions-\" style=\"\">More distractions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#5-work-from-home-hacks-to-boost-productivity-remotely-\" style=\"\">Work-from-Home Hacks to Boost Productivity Remotely<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#6-1-designate-a-workspace-\" style=\"\">1. Designate a workspace<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#7-2-optimize-your-workspace-\" style=\"\">2. Optimize your workspace<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#8-3-make-a-routine-\" style=\"\">3. Make a routine<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#9-4-take-regular-breaks-\" style=\"\">4. Take regular breaks<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#10-5-use-a-productivity-tool-\" style=\"\">5. Use a productivity tool<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#11-6-block-off-focus-time-\" style=\"\">6. Block off focus time<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#12-7-create-a-work-life-balance-\" style=\"\">7. Create a work-life balance<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#13-8-dress-for-success-\" style=\"\">8. Dress for success<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#14-9-eat-healthy-meals-\" style=\"\">9. Eat healthy meals<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#15-10-make-a-plan-b-\" style=\"\">10. Make a plan B<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#16-11-change-your-space-occasionally-\" style=\"\">11. Change your space occasionally<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#17-12-connect-with-your-colleagues-\" style=\"\">12. Connect with your colleagues<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#18-13-avoid-procrastination-and-distractions-\" style=\"\">13. Avoid procrastination and distractions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#19-14-reward-yourself-after-a-productive-week-\" style=\"\">14. Reward yourself after a productive week\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#20-your-path-to-productivity-in-the-remote-world-\" style=\"\">Your Path to Productivity in the Remote World<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-hacks\/#21-faqs-\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-the-challenges-of-working-from-home-\"><strong>The Challenges of Working From Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before discussing the best work-from-home hacks to help you stay productive, let us quickly examine some common challenges associated with WFH. \ud83c\udfe0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-burnout-\"><strong>Burnout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/remote-work-statistics\/#sources_section:~:text=69%25%20of%20remote%20workers%20report%20increased%20burnout%20from%20digital%20communication%20tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Forbes Advisor survey report<\/a>, 69% of remote workers reported feeling burned out from digital communication tools. The constant barrage of Slack notifications, emails, Zoom calls, and phone calls can impact work-life balance and cause mental fatigue while remote working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-difficulty-in-setting-boundaries-\"><strong>Difficulty in setting boundaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Separating work life from personal life becomes challenging when you work from home, as there is no physical separation between workspace and personal living space. Many remote workers also overwork and feel pressured to be constantly accessible due to a lack of routine and defined working hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-lack-of-connection-with-coworkers-\"><strong>Lack of connection with coworkers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of face-to-face interactions makes it challenging to connect with your coworkers. In the long term, this often leads to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and poor mental health, as remote workers miss out on the social aspects of an office environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-more-distractions-\"><strong>More distractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The home can sometimes be a busy place with many distractions. You may have other family members working alongside you, friends and family may drop by, and there might be chores and children to care for. This can affect your productivity and prevent you from concentrating on work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-work-from-home-hacks-to-boost-productivity-remotely-\"><strong>Work-from-Home Hacks to Boost Productivity Remotely<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Remote Work Burnout? Try These 5 WFH Hacks\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n465HObPTeI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the best work-from-home hacks to boost your productivity and overcome these challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-1-designate-a-workspace-\"><strong>1. Designate a workspace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-56.jpeg\" alt=\"home office setup\" class=\"wp-image-154160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-56.jpeg 1999w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-56-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-56-1400x934.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-56-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-56-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-56-700x467.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/macbook-pro-on-table-9q3I8XhesQI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Working from your sofa or bed sounds appealing. But remember that they are enemies of your productivity, as your mind associates them with relaxation and fun. You need a separate workspace to <strong>create a physical boundary between work and home<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a dedicated workspace that gets you into a work-oriented mindset, whether a spare room or a small corner in your living room. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/home-office-tips\/\">tips for your home office<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up your workspace next to a window that will give you fresh air and sunlight\u2600\ufe0f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your workspace away from the kitchen, living area, or a window facing a busy street if you are easily distracted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with what you have. If you don\u2019t have a spare room, set up a work chair and desk in a corner of your room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ergonomic furniture (including ergonomic keyboards) for your home office if you get uncomfortable after sitting for long periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt for a standing desk if you frequently need a change of pace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-2-optimize-your-workspace-\"><strong>2. Optimize your workspace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You already have a designated workspace. Great! But does it truly work for you? It is crucial to create a workspace <strong>conducive to work and productivity.<\/strong> The first way to do this is to keep it clean and clutter-free. You can also do the following to optimize it further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add some greenery to your space with air-filtering plants that increase oxygen production\ud83e\udeb4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a big bottle of water nearby so you remember to drink water regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brighten it up with your favorites. Add an art piece, a splash of paint, or anything that energizes you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a music player and a dry-erase board wall if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p>It helps me having a dedicated office \ud83d\ude42 I have some friends that just have desks in their living room and they complain about productivity! I will have to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DWXLeA8Omikj7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Brain Food playlist on Spotify<\/a>!<\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">Spencer Herlong<\/cite><span>,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"cu-author-quote__author-position\">ClickUp User<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-3-make-a-routine-\"><strong>3. Make a routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One significant benefit of working from home is the flexibility to set your working hours and work whenever you want. However, this benefit can quickly become challenging if you cannot establish a consistent routine.&nbsp;A good routine is the key to making your day productive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your working hours and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-schedule-apps\/\">use a work schedule app<\/a> to make your daily schedule. Having a schedule gives you predictability while ensuring your <strong>day is well-structured<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unscheduled-tasks-on-a-calendar-view-in-clickup.gif\" alt=\"unscheduled tasks on a calendar view in clickup\" class=\"wp-image-39359\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Make your daily schedule and quickly add unscheduled tasks to your calendar using ClickUp<\/em>&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Start with a <strong>morning ritual<\/strong> that marks the beginning of your work day. It can be making coffee or even a quick walk. To end the day, review everything you\u2019ve achieved and schedule the next day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And lastly, don\u2019t forget to get a <strong>full night\u2019s sleep<\/strong>. A well-rested brain helps you stay focused and have a happier day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-4-take-regular-breaks-\"><strong>4. Take regular breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home means you spend most of your time sitting at your desk and working. However, sitting all day is terrible for your body and your productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it crucial to take regular breaks. Stretch your body, do some yoga, walk, rest your eyes, water your plants, and disconnect from work. Even a 10-minute break allows you to rejuvenate your mind.&nbsp;You could also take a brief nap during the day to <strong>boost your energy<\/strong> if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical activity<\/strong> is one of the best work-from-home hacks that prevents burnout, sharpens your focus, and does wonders for productivity. Therefore, make regular breaks a permanent part of your schedule. And if you need reminders, use a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/remote-work-tools\/\">remote work tool<\/a> to set up reminders for taking frequent breaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-5-use-a-productivity-tool-\"><strong>5. Use a productivity tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ClickUp-3.0-Dashboard-Simplified-1400x934.png\" alt=\"ClickUp 3.0 Dashboard Simplified\" class=\"wp-image-107469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ClickUp-3.0-Dashboard-Simplified-1400x934.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ClickUp-3.0-Dashboard-Simplified-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ClickUp-3.0-Dashboard-Simplified-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ClickUp-3.0-Dashboard-Simplified-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ClickUp-3.0-Dashboard-Simplified-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ClickUp-3.0-Dashboard-Simplified.png 1870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>View your progress and pending work at one glance with the ClickUp Dashboard<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the best work-from-home hacks is using a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/work-from-home-tools\/\">work-from-home tool<\/a> for organizing and managing your workday. Utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-organization-apps\/\">organization apps<\/a>, communication services, task management systems, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/productivity-templates\/\">productivity templates<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/remote-collaboration-tools\/\">remote collaboration tools<\/a> allow teams to work independently and, at the same time, stay well-connected.&nbsp;However, if using different apps for different purposes seems tiring, consider using an <strong>all-in-one productivity tool <\/strong>like ClickUp. Here\u2019s how to use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/remote-work\">ClickUp for remote teams<\/a> to transform your work-from-home experience:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1104\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AI-Overview-GIF.gif\" alt=\"Use ClickUp AI to write faster and polish your copy, email responses, and more\" class=\"wp-image-56820\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Write faster, get quick summaries, and find answers to your questions with ClickUp Brain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work smoothly with Docs:<\/strong> Create, organize, and share project documents with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a>, the home for all your documents and other work in ClickUp. Add pages and sub-pages, format and style them as you wish, set permissions to control access, and add collaborators. You can also convert frequently-used Docs into templates. Add files, and link your docs to workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage<\/strong> <strong>the power of AI:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/ai\">ClickUp Brain<\/a> is the ultimate AI assistant. Ask questions about your work anywhere in ClickUp, automate tasks and progress updates, quickly create a variety of content, and more&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brainstorm collectively:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/real-time-collaboration\/\">Collaborate remotely<\/a> with your team to brainstorm new ideas using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/whiteboards\">ClickUp Whiteboards<\/a> and mind maps. This helps include everybody in ideation, irrespective of location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay on the same page: <\/strong>Remote doesn\u2019t have to mean not aligned. Teams use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/goals\">ClickUp Goals<\/a> to set and track team and individual goals and create accountability. Team leads can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/remote-work-plan-t-205355771\">Remote Work Plan Template<\/a> to monitor the project progress of remote workers anywhere and set expectations and roles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-43.png\" alt=\"Create a comprehensive transition plan for your employees using the Remote Work Plan Template\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-205355771&amp;_gl=1*bm578m*_gcl_au*MTEwNTgzNzc4NS4xNzA0MzQ3NTIx\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Download This Template\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Download This Template&quot;}\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create a comprehensive transition plan for your employees using the Remote Work Plan Template<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-205355771&amp;_gl=1*bm578m*_gcl_au*MTEwNTgzNzc4NS4xNzA0MzQ3NTIx\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get organized:<\/strong> Keep all your work streamlined with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/tasks\">ClickUp Tasks<\/a>; create tasks and subtasks from your goals, docs, and comments and track them using a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/views\">customizable views<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualize progress<\/strong>: Track your and your team\u2019s progress and review pending tasks\u2014all in a single glance with customizable and shareable <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dashboards\">ClickUp Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/context-switching\/\"><strong>context-switching<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Integrate ClickUp with 1000+ apps, including Zoom, Slack, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Loom, so you don\u2019t have to keep toggling between screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save time:<\/strong> Access a vast library of pre-built productivity and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-templates\/\">project management templates<\/a> to get started quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-6-block-off-focus-time-\"><strong>6. Block off focus time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/time-blocking\/\">Time blocking<\/a> is one of our favorite work-from-home hacks. Research has proved that giving your full attention to a specific task gets the best results. Therefore, block off time in your calendar to focus on work that requires energy and concentration. Make this a permanent part of your schedule, like breaks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do so much once you <strong>devote uninterrupted time to a specific task<\/strong>. Therefore, ensure there are no interruptions, not even for a message. For better time blocking, use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/schedule-blocking-t-182148352\">ClickUp\u2019s Time Blocking Template<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-596.png\" alt=\"Monitor your past, current, and upcoming activities with the Time Blocking Template\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-205355771&amp;_gl=1*bm578m*_gcl_au*MTEwNTgzNzc4NS4xNzA0MzQ3NTIx\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Download This Template\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Download This Template&quot;}\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monitor your past, current, and upcoming activities with the Time Blocking Template<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-205355771&amp;_gl=1*bm578m*_gcl_au*MTEwNTgzNzc4NS4xNzA0MzQ3NTIx\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The template lets you keep track of your meetings, block off focus time, understand task dependencies, and prevent overscheduling. You can also allocate time for rest and recharge using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-7-create-a-work-life-balance-\"><strong>7. Create a work-life balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Achieving a work-life balance can become challenging when your workspace is your home. However, it is essential to set some <strong>rules and boundaries<\/strong>. Here are the things to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set fixed work hours, for example, 9 am to 5 pm or 10 am to 6 pm. Stop working when your workday is over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your daily schedule using the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6310085740183-Intro-to-Calendar-view\">Calendar View<\/a> in ClickUp and set recurring reminders with Reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate your working hours with your family and ask them not to disturb you during that period <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have kids living with you, try planning your work around their schedules&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with your team members when you\u2019re not available for a chat. The simplest way to do this is to set your status as \u2018busy\u2019 on the team communication tool or turn off notifications for that duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain these boundaries in your free time as well. Don\u2019t answer work-related notifications or messages outside of your working hours unless there really is an emergency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be flexible. While creating a routine is crucial, be flexible enough to change it when the need arises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-856902e6-a243-4430-bfa9-8011d4892723\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Featured<em>:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/chrisclickup_i-dont-believe-in-working-9-5-there-i-activity-7179477481731551233-yqou?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\">Chris Cunningham<\/a>, our Head of Social Marketing, has an interesting take on work-life balance<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:share:7173334891487514625\" height=\"763\" width=\"504\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" title=\"Embedded post\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-8-dress-for-success-\"><strong>8. Dress for success<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about working from home is that it allows you to work in your pajamas. However, what if we told you it\u2019s also the worst thing for your productivity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working in your pajamas or from your bed or sofa is a big no. This is because your brain associates these things with relaxation and sleep. So, dress for success, even if you have zero virtual meetings scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make this a part of your routine. <strong>Dressing in work clothes<\/strong> and completing your morning ritual becomes a cue that your workday has begun. And at the end of the work day, change back into your comfy pajamas and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This also helps you clock out mentally from work. Again, this doesn\u2019t mean you must wear work clothes daily. Give yourself a break whenever it feels necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-9-eat-healthy-meals-\"><strong>9. Eat healthy meals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote work often leads to skipping lunch since you don\u2019t have your office friends reminding you it&#8217;s lunchtime or because you\u2019ve eaten unhealthy snacks throughout the day while working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, <strong>schedule a lunch break<\/strong> to recalibrate yourself and take a breather from work. Eat healthy meals that will keep you energized. For those random hunger pangs, keep a healthy snack (fruits, nuts, hummus, Greek yogurt, etc.) at hand. And don\u2019t forget to keep yourself hydrated.&nbsp;\ud83e\udd64<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1196\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-212.png\" alt=\"ClickUp\u2019s Calendar view\" class=\"wp-image-138155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-212.png 1196w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-212-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-212-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-212-700x477.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Block Lunch times and ensure it doesn&#8217;t affect your work schedule by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\/google-calendar-task-sync\">Google Calendar &#8211; ClickUp integration <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-10-make-a-plan-b-\"><strong>10. Make a plan B<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home efficiently requires a reliance on technology. Unfortunately, technology and tools can be unreliable with sudden outages, WiFi hiccups, etc. Therefore, make a plan B for when you inevitably face this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are possible steps to include in this <strong>backup plan<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare a plan of action for what you\u2019ll do in each likely scenario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a power outage is expected, prepare for emergency backup for your tech and internet connectivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a mobile data plan in case of WiFi issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a backup computer or tablet ready in case something happens to your usual machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use online services and tools to backup your data and ensure you don\u2019t lose your documents or files in an outage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify a few co-working spaces or cafes you can work out of in case you are unable to work at your home for any reason<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-11-change-your-space-occasionally-\"><strong>11. Change your space occasionally<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Change your workspace from time to time to <strong>break the monotony<\/strong>. Go to a local coffee shop, find a coworking space, or visit the library. You can also work alongside your friend or in a park. The choice is yours!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your work setting does wonders for your <strong>creativity and focus<\/strong>. It also improves your mood and lets you communicate with people outside your family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-12-connect-with-your-colleagues-\"><strong>12. Connect with your colleagues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-420.png\" alt=\"Work from home hacks: use ClickUp Remote Team Project Management Software\" class=\"wp-image-133022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-420.png 800w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-420-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-420-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-420-700x466.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Conduct meetings and collaborate efficiently, regardless of your location, with ClickUp <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Working from home limits your interaction with coworkers, often leading to isolation and loneliness. Therefore, it is crucial to <strong>stay connected<\/strong> with your coworkers and friends. Many companies today encourage this to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-companies-are-keeping-remote-employees-engaged-and-productive\/\">keep their remote workers happy<\/a> and engaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep some time aside on your calendar for personal interactions with your team. Participate in online team-building activities and go on virtual coffee breaks. Share stories, experiences, personal anecdotes, and random stuff to connect with others. You can use <strong>virtual collaboration tools<\/strong> like ClickUp to connect with your colleagues in real time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet with your team on a video call (you can <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\/zoom\">start Zoom calls from ClickUp<\/a>) for a coffee break, play fun games, and send messages using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/chat-view\">ClickUp Chat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also <strong>communicate asynchronously<\/strong> in Docs, files, and tasks with comments and @ mentions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-13-avoid-procrastination-and-distractions-\"><strong>13. Avoid procrastination and distractions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23.jpeg\" alt=\"Focus Mode on ClickUp Docs\" class=\"wp-image-143967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23.jpeg 1090w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23-300x163.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23-768x418.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-23-700x381.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Focus Mode on ClickUp Docs helps you concentrate on one part of a task at a time and keeps you productive&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Procrastination becomes incredibly easy in the comfort of your home, especially because you have many distractions. Here are some things to do to <strong>avoid getting distracted<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break down the tasks that seem overwhelming into small, manageable parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimize distractions like television and social media. If you have the habit of replying to texts within minutes, turn on your phone\u2019s focus mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also use Focus mode while working in Docs in ClickUp to keep distractions at bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform your family members or flatmates about your working hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use music to drown out the background noise&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use noise-canceling headphones to stay focused if music is not your jam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set specific times to check your emails and texts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use apps like Forest or BlockSite to keep away from distracting websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-14-reward-yourself-after-a-productive-week-\"><strong>14. Reward yourself after a productive week&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Human beings thrive on appreciation and reinforcement. Therefore, reward yourself with something you like after a successful and productive week. Visit your favorite place, get together with your friends, or do whatever you enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will <strong>reinforce and motivate<\/strong> you to work hard next week. It will also help <strong>recharge your batteries<\/strong> and enhance social interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Here&#8217;s your list of work-from-home hacks, summarized:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; color: #000000; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c152a1eb-d74d-4ab3-abfb-b18bf7365e35\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-664ed852-78dd-4d5d-a3dd-9d22b50c92fc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Optimize it for productivity<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-0492fc14-2a06-4093-8c6f-a0c707e37ad6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Establish a consistent routine<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-8645b4ba-915e-4349-840b-ac819c2561c5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Include breaks to recharge<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-57ffb446-a8de-487c-a481-7450a64ed96c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Use tools to organize yourself better<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-2d8bc135-7e17-45e7-bc06-0c39d52cf615\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Time blocking helps<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-6420c4e3-212b-45d8-9d35-e750ca503d9e\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Create boundaries between work and personal life<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7de4486b-6fa7-4e75-a4c4-be1907e01d83\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Dress up<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ecbd6c7b-eecd-497d-955d-0a1c6851070f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Eat well and hydrate<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-84e10878-60f2-4063-a33d-58f0d1c87ca3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Have a backup plan for tech glitches<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ebc836d7-4a12-487a-93e9-412d0fe088bc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Try different work settings<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; 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