Do you have a best time of day, when you can get the most work done?

People working from home have all kinds of individual quirks when it comes to their working environment. Some work best early in the morning, while others get in their "zone" late at night.

Some need the formality of a neatly organized work desk, while others prefer a laptop on their knees in the living room or even outdoors. Some even prefer the noise and quasi-companionship that comes with taking their laptop to the nearest Starbucks.

One thing is certain, many of us have that "zone" - a time, place or mood that enables us to work faster and better.

Pay attention to your environment, internal and external, and identify the factors that influence your productivity.

Find your best work environment, and use it.

And one more thing...if you do have a “zone”, at a certain time of day in a certain place, use that opportunity to address your most important or pressing tasks.

It makes sense to tackle to most demanding tasks at the times when you are feeling most focused.

By the same token, if you typically have times of day when you feel a little blah, use those times for tasks that are a little less demanding.

Like filing, or cleaning the cookie crumbs from under your desk. : )