Avoid these time-wasters:• Unstructured and unplanned internet surfingFriends may overwhelm you with messages. Learn to assess content swiftly.
Read what is useful; delete the rest or keep it for later.• Unplanned phone callsSometimes, when family and friends know you are working from home, they can phone “just for a chat.” Learn to deal with such calls firmly but politely, saying something like, “I’ll call you back.” Call them after working hours and explain your working situation, and that you need as few distractions as possible.FinallyWorking from home is here to stay.