Considering how the world is right now with the coronavirus, most of us have been in a situation where we have to change the work environment.

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Working from home, if you’re used to going to the office every day, can be uncomfortable and may take you some time to adjust to the remote style of working so you can eventually improve productivity. Therefore, this week I’ve decided to create 5 videos and share with you some tips and tricks that I’ve learned over the years on how to work from home efficiently.

1. IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH TIME INTERVALS

You have already heard about Pomodoro and how it recommends that you should work in time intervals of 25 minutes and then have a 5-minute break, right?

In my case, after testing for several years, I’ve discovered that 25 minutes is a short time interval and I usually work more than that before I decide to take a break. But if you’ve never used the Pomodoro technique before, then I suggest you to start with time intervals of 20 to 25 minutes and then have a break of 5 to 10 minutes.

I usually work in time intervals of 45 to 60 minutes and I take breaks of 10 to 15 minutes. And I have to say that the same time intervals may not work for you. That’s why it is important to experiment and test it out.

On the other hand, you should pay close attention to the type of activities you’re doing.

I’ve noticed that the Pomodoro technique becomes a really powerful productivity obstacle when you are passionate about what you are doing. If you really like what you are doing and you enjoy doing it, taking a break after 25 minutes will not be necessary.

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When I usually do things that are related to my passions, I’m able to focus for a few hours, up to 4 and sometimes even 6 hours, without taking a break.

With that being said, make sure you start with short time intervals and then experiment. It’s important to find the time intervals that work for you. Moreover, keep in mind that how you feel is important for how long you are going to work without taking breaks.