There are more people working from home than ever before due to our current circumstances. This is why I feel the need to share some tips to help everyone all over the world survive this new challenge of getting work done amidst the chaos of their home life.
Continue reading below for some tips to help you successfully work from home without iron discipline.

As a result of the global COVID19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of people around the world have been working from home throughout the past year – and for many jobs, and in many industries, there appears to be a new norm being established where remote working will become far more routine.
But whether you are working from home remotely due to quarantine and lockdown regulations, or because you are an entrepreneur trying to make a success of your own business venture, remaining productive and effective when working by yourself in your own home office is often not easy.
One way of remaining successful in this regard is to have iron discipline, and to force yourself to stick to your schedule no matter what.
Fortunately, though, that’s not the only way of getting things done. Here are a few tips for successfully working from home without iron discipline.
It’s all about habits, and you need to start them small
According to various commentators on the art of habit formation and the psychology of habit – including Charles Duhigg, author of the book “The Power of Habit” – the core feature of any habit is that it entails turning an action that would normally require some degree of willpower into a routine and barely conscious act that requires far less willpower.
Establishing good professional habits, therefore, can allow you to stay consistent and productive without exerting a lot of discipline on a daily basis.
The key is that you need to build these habits small so that you can ensure they stick and so that you don’t become demoralised.
If you struggle with procrastination, for example, building a habit around short bursts of work – such as by using the Pomodoro method – can be particularly effective.
Utilize powerful third-party services wherever possible
In any professional endeavour, you’re bound to find that there are certain areas where you thrive, are particularly knowledgeable, and generally feel more “motivated” as well.
At the same time, though, there will always be things that need to get done in your professional life that you are not particularly good at, knowledgeable about, and that seem to inordinately sap your energy, mental resources, and time.
Utilising powerful third-party services wherever possible, and outsourcing strategically, can be an excellent way of overcoming this hurdle and allowing yourself to focus on your core competencies, without requiring an inordinate amount of discipline.
Business IT Support services, for example, can be particularly useful.
Understand the impact of your environment on your actions and mindset
Discipline implies exerting your will from over the other parts of your psyche that want you to do something else.
In the field of psychology, though, it’s well known that a person’s environment will tend to have a dramatic impact on their actions and mindset, without them even being necessarily aware of it.
So, structure your environment in a way that reduces distractions, optimises focus and consistency, and holds you accountable.
I’m looking at trying to focus more and work from home. These are some great ideas to keep in mind while I start my new venture
These are great ideas to help people work at home more successfully. The tip about third-party apps is a good one because teamwork makes the dream work and people don’t have to do this all alone.
I worked at home and these tips are very helpful. Exactly what anyone who works at home needs
I’ve been working from home for 10+ years and this is so true! The Power of Habit is one of my all-time favorite books and I re-read it every year. It’s true that a few keystone habits can make or break you!
Mindset is so important as are routines. Motivation can be tough so these tips are really helpful for us all.
Working from home I can only imagine would be such a challenge especially with kids home remote learning. I am looking forward to life going back to normal someday.
Your mindset plays an important role in how your day will go. So important to stay sane with everything going on.
I need to outsource the chores that I don’t like. I have zero motivation to do them.
Working from home is no easy task! I’ve been doing it for over 11 years. It’s not for everyone.
This is very useful information. I will be looking more into this so I can better my work
These are great ideas and tools to keep in mind when working from home. I have to say i have been working from home for 15 years and you are never too old to learn.