Productivity looks different on everyone, and if you have been trying to find the perfect work-from-home routine, the answers could be in the stars.
Aries: Take Hourly Energy Breaks
Commit to getting up every hour and doing some stretches, jumping jacks, push-ups, or anything else that's quick, easy, and convenient within your space. Even 30 seconds to a minute of physical movement can help wake you up and revive your brain through the day.
Taurus: Make Your Work Space More Luxurious
Try lighting a scented candle or setting a vase of fragrant fresh flowers out on your desk to make the workday more pleasant.
Gemini: Stay Communicative
Inject a little human contact in wherever you can. If your job uses Google Hangouts or Slack, check in with coworkers here and there to bounce an idea off of them or just see how they're doing. Or, you can call a friend during your lunch break to catch up and break up the day with some social time.
Cancer: Try A Standing Desk
You'll be surprised by how much more energized you'll feel if you spend less time sitting throughout the day
Leo: Get Fully Dressed For The Day
Getting ready in the morning as if you're going out to work can do wonders for your self-esteem and help you feel more focused and professional, even if you're working from your living room.
Virgo: Get Some Fresh Air
Even a few minutes of being outdoors, seeing some trees, and giving your eyes a break from the screen can make a world of difference in your day-to-day work. Prioritize some outdoor time, even if your work schedule is hectic.
Libra: Cute Up Your Work Space
Treat yourself to an upgrade of the items on your desk that you use most — a pretty new set of pens or notebooks, a cute new keyboard cover or mouse pad, a Himalayan salt lamp for your desk, or a fun and colorful planner. Being surrounded by beautiful things is bound to make you more productive — and help you feel more like yourself while working.
Scorpio: Use Your Self-Discipline To Stay Organized
Use your discipline to build the most success for yourself while working remotely — go the extra mile to stay focused, start and end work on time (even though it's easy to waver from this if you're at home), and hold yourself accountable for your work.
Sagittarius: Switch Up Your Working Environment
If your desk is feeling stale, trying working from your kitchen table for a few days or moving around some furniture to change up the scenery.
Capricorn: Maintain Strong Work Boundaries
Set an alarm each day to remind you when your shift ends, and commit to ending work at that time and closing up your e-mail for the rest of the night. Giving yourself a break can help boost your productivity.
Aquarius: Try Binaural Beats To Stay Focused
If you're looking for some help concentrating and putting yourself in a work zone at home, look no further than binaural beats, which are frequencies your brain interprets as waves that can allegedly change your mood. You can find all sorts of free binaural-beat-based tracks, meditations, and more on YouTube or free streaming services, so dabble in the weirdness and see if it helps.
Pisces: Develop A Pre-Work Routine
Take time out to sip your coffee, meditate, read, or otherwise wake up in a gentle way before hitting the grind.
Source: Bustle