Learn By Experience: 5 Great Things I Learned Working From Home

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Learn by experience: Things I learned working from home. Today I want to talk about self-development, and I’m aiming for a low-key post.

My goal with today’s post is not to spend a lot of effort on it, but I do it anyway.

However, it will be my first time writing something like this, from my experience. Things that will help you when working from home.

As you keep reading, you will learn more about these and how they can help you because they helped me a lot to make my journey more accessible.

And I wish I had known these things before as well. If I knew it when I started blogging and did. Things would’ve been different. It’s not too late for you as well.

Keep reading to know about them, and share it with others if you find it helpful.

Learn by experience: Things I learned working from home.

I wanted to take time and spend less effort on my posts, but it seems impossible, lol. Anyway, I’m glad to share with you today’s post. Something that is fresh and only finds it on this blog. I’m sharing these from my experience and what I learned.

So, buckle up, and let’s go on this ride to learn about things. Of course, it has some good benefits as well. And I’m going to mention them below to help you understand why I wanted to write and share these things with you.

I want to start talking about this topic because working from home means a lot of things. You could be blogging, a content creator on social media, and many more things.

However, what I will mention below are general and no matter what wrong or things you do.

So, don’t take yourself off the list thinking it won’t be helpful to you. It would still be beneficial for you. Please keep reading to know more about each as well, because I will explain.

What are the benefits of these things?

1. Help you to make life easier for you
2. Avoid losing your health by working from home
3. Ensure you are doing well at your job
4. Improve your working-at-home routine

There are a lot of benefits, but these are some of the main and very important. I’m sure some of you already feel how important from just to read the list above.

A lot of people who are working from home will understand. However, it’s a different work and requires task management for each one.

You would still have the same things, especially when you find someone with the same niche or type of work.

Learn by experience in the title indicates that these things are learned by experience. And I’m sure many people already have some excellent knowledge.

If you want to share something you got that is not on the list. Don’t hesitate to join and share what’s on your mind. This is a place for us to learn and improve; therefore, if you have something to add, it could help. That would be great, and we always appreciate it.

1. It’s not easy to maintain work when adding one more task to the list

Alright, I’m going to start with one of the recent ones. Something that I learned by experience. No one told me about it, although I searched extensively.

Maintaining the workflow and progress won’t be easy if you add one more task.

I will explain it more for you to understand what I mean and how it comes. This is something I learn from experience. And also the benefit of avoiding doing it.

I’m sure many of us nowadays have a list of tasks, which is the best way to go about your day. Things always will be organized, and you will do a great job growing.

However, if you are used to doing a set of tasks and adding one more charge.

It won’t be easy for you to maintain it like you used to. This wouldn’t be good whether you have a long list of tasks or little. But you would be affected the most when you have a long list.

The more you make the lists, your body will be programmed to do that. Later, when you add a new task, even if it’s only one.

Things will change, and you will need to spend more time and effort and use your mind more. Therefore, I highly recommend that you be careful and make sure.

2. Always make sure you get all the necessary vitamins for your body

Working from home, you might feel comfortable and don’t need anything. Sometimes we tend to forget about a lot of things regarding our health.

Well, that’s at least what happened to me. And I started feeling weaker, and whenever I got sick, it would take longer than before. That is due to my weak immune system.

So, I decided to ensure that I have all the essential vitamins and everything daily.

You don’t have to eat a lot, but you can take as little as one a day each—for example, one banana and the same for anything.

This way, you save for a more extended period and ensure you have it. It’s something that I like to do when it comes to eating fruits or any vitamins. I will take two a day if I have a lot of each item.

But you are not taking too much because that is unhealthy, you know.

My partner always says bananas help me to focus on work more. And I didn’t know that before, although I eat a lot of them every week.

Later I searched to confirm which was true. It allows us to focus more, but in my case would be my work, haha.

Suppose you have other things, such as studies. Maybe before the exam when you get to school. You can take a banana if you can’t finish studying and focusing.

3. Never waste time doing something wrong for a long time

This is something that I learned the hard way. And I genuinely don’t want to see anyone doing it. Wasting the time to do something, but it’s in the wrong way. Well, you might ask how I know.

There are many ways to do that; one is doing research.

Asking for a friend and maybe in a community if possible. You will have to figure it out, and if you have negative results, don’t keep trying based on your thoughts.

There are a lot of books and tips on the internet. It’s enough to help you avoid doing things in the wrong way. Even if it’s something that never happens to someone.

Maybe with a friend or any way possible could help to stop wasting time. Because you will regret it when you know it’s not the right way.

Sometimes, we learn by experience, but you don’t have to do it. We did, and it’s good.

A quote about time that I like is…

WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR IS A MASTERPIECE. I DON’T WANT TO WASTE MY TIME. I AM TIRED OF EXPERIMENTS. ~ NATALIA MAKAROVA.

Another one is decision is also something we need to be careful of. Please don’t waste time making the wrong decision when you can know more about it.

Although you might choose the wrong decision, please don’t rush the process and ensure you do whatever it takes to make the right decision.

4. Track time the whole day to not skip a minute

Next, this is also very important. It helps you to make sure not to waste time. When you work from home, you tend to be distracted. Maybe not paying attention to focusing on working.

Sometimes we forget about time, and time flies by fast these days. However, I highly recommend tracking the time. This is something that I learned the hard way, and I had a bad experience with this.

We all learn by experiencing many things, but if we ignore them. That would be for nothing, and you keep doing what you do.

Even though it’s not good for you or the work, working from home can be fun, and that would make the time fly so fast since you are enjoying it.

It could be positive, but it also has some opposing sides. It is so, balancing by working and tracking the time.

I mentioned not skipping a minute because it will fly fast if you don’t track time. But it’s impossible to miss a minute if you think of it literally.

Also, every minute is crucial since we are working from home. And we need to make sure that we don’t have water time. Learn by experience if you want, but it could save you time if you start doing it.

Be aware of the time and how much you spend. Where your time goes and what you spend it on. Those are also part of tracking time along with watching the clock.

5. When to start working matters, even for working from home

Something that I learned after a long time. I’m not sure whether or not you know about this, but the time to start working matters a lot.

If you are working in the office for a company, it’s essential to be on time. Don’t be late; each work has a schedule to start and end. Since it is work from home, we are responsible for that.

However, we need to be on time and know when the best time to start is. Make sure to stick to it as well.

Every business or blog has its own time, but no matter what, I highly recommend valuing time and ensuring to start early.

Always be on time, even if you have a work-from-home job and are the boss of that work.

Learn from your mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable; they are a natural part of life and personal growth. However, it is crucial to approach your errors with a constructive mindset, viewing them as valuable learning opportunities rather than reasons for self-criticism.

The first step in learning from your mistakes is acknowledging them.

Resist the temptation to make excuses or shift blame; take responsibility for your actions and accept that you made an error. This honest self-assessment sets the stage for personal growth.

Once you have acknowledged your mistake, take time to understand why it happened.

What factors contributed to the error? Was it a lack of knowledge, a lapse in judgment, or external circumstances beyond your control? Identifying the root cause of your mistake allows you to address it effectively and prevent similar errors in the future.

The next step is to identify the lessons you can learn from your mistakes.

What valuable insights did you gain from the experience? How can you apply these lessons to make better decisions in the future? Reflecting on these lessons reinforces your learning and helps you grow as an individual.

Finally, use your newfound knowledge to develop a plan to avoid similar mistakes in the future.

This plan should outline specific actions you will take to address the root cause of the mistake and mitigate the risk of repeating it.

By proactively taking steps to prevent future errors, you demonstrate your commitment to personal growth and continuous improvement.

Embrace your experiences

Embracing your experiences is a crucial step in the learning process. It involves reflecting on both your successes and failures and extracting valuable lessons from each. When you embrace your experiences, you open yourself up to personal and professional growth.

Reflecting on your experiences allows you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your strengths, and areas for improvement. Take time to ponder over your actions, decisions, and outcomes.

Ask yourself what went well, what could have been done differently, and why certain outcomes occurred. This process of introspection helps you identify patterns, develop self-awareness, and make informed choices in the future.

Seeking feedback from others can provide you with valuable insights and perspectives that you might have missed.

Ask colleagues, mentors, or friends to share their observations and suggestions. Constructive feedback can help you identify blind spots, recognize areas for improvement, and gain a fresh perspective on your experiences.

Documenting your experiences is a powerful way to preserve your learnings and refer back to them in the future.

Keep a journal, create digital notes, or use any method that works for you to record your thoughts, feelings, and key takeaways from each experience.

This practice allows you to track your progress, identify trends, and draw connections between different experiences over time.

Embracing your experiences, both positive and negative, is essential for continuous learning and growth.

By reflecting, seeking feedback, and documenting your experiences, you transform them into valuable assets that shape your personal and professional development.

Leverage your wins

In the realm of personal and professional development, leveraging your wins is a powerful strategy for continuous improvement and growth.

By acknowledging your strengths and the skills that contributed to your successes, you gain valuable insights into your capabilities.

Reflect on the specific strategies and techniques that led to positive outcomes, paying close attention to the decision-making processes that resulted in favorable results.

Understanding the factors that contribute to success empowers you to replicate them in future endeavors, setting the stage for even greater achievements.

• Documenting your wins and accomplishments is a practice that yields rich rewards.
  
  It serves as a treasure trove of inspiration and motivation, providing a tangible record of your journey toward success.
  
  Capture these milestones, whether they involve overcoming challenges, achieving significant milestones, or surpassing expectations, in a journal, digital file, or portfolio.
  
  Regularly revisit these documented successes to bolster your confidence, remind yourself of your capabilities, and fuel your drive to reach even higher.
  
• Additionally, sharing your wins with your team, colleagues, or mentors is a powerful act that not only acknowledges your hard work but also fosters a positive and collaborative work environment.
  
  Celebrating your achievements encourages others to strive for excellence, inspiring them to learn from your experiences and replicate your successes.
  
  When you share your wins, you create a culture of continuous learning and improvement within your organization, where everyone is motivated to reach their full potential.
  
• Learning from experience extends beyond analyzing mistakes; it also involves embracing your wins.
  
  By understanding the factors that contribute to your success, you gain valuable insights that can be leveraged to achieve even greater heights.
  
  Acknowledge your strengths, reflect on your successes, and share your achievements with others. In doing so, you set the stage for continuous personal and professional growth, unlocking a world of possibilities and realizing your full potential.

Conclusion of Learn by experience: Things I learned to work from home

Thank you so much for reading this and sharing what I learned through experience. Hopefully, you will find them helpful if you are working from home. And I explained more about each one. This way, you understand more about it.

What are your thoughts on these things? Do you have something you want to add to the list with something that hasn’t been mentioned yet? Let us know in the comment which could help others who read the words.