Working from home offers numerous benefits, including saving time on commuting, enjoying home-cooked meals, and spending more time with family and friends. However, it’s not all just a walk in the park—remote working does present certain challenges you won’t always face in the office, so we’ve prepared a list of 10 remote work reminders that actually work for anyone who works from home:
- Have a dedicated workspace: Whether it’s a corner of your living or dining room or a spare room, carve out a dedicated workspace to separate your work and professional life from your personal and home life.
- Stick to a routine: Routines aren’t just for the office; they can be a great way to manage your time and mental health, ensuring you stay on top of work and take breaks when you need to.
- Invest in quality furniture: Ditch the sofa! We recommend ensuring your desk and chair setup is comfortable and supports good posture and comfort, especially over long periods of time.
- Minimize distractions: One of the most apparent negatives of working from home is the potential distractions you might face, so ensure anyone you live with understands your working hours and knows cues on when you are not to be disturbed. Noise-canceling headphones can help reduce outside noise so you can stay focused.
- Stay connected: If you work with colleagues, stay connected and ensure you communicate with your team to prevent yourself from feeling isolated, which is a common issue for those who work from home in the long term. Consider inviting them for a virtual coffee to deepen relationships and avoid miscommunications.
- Set work/personal time boundaries: Building on your dedicated workspace, it’s also a good idea to ensure that work doesn’t bleed into your personal time, which can be an issue when both share the same space. During peak periods of work when it does bleed into personal time, choose another day to intentionally make your personal time more of a priority.
- Make the most of technology: There are plenty of tools out there to help you increase productivity, which can be more difficult when you’re away from the office. Time management apps, project management platforms, and communication tools can all help the remote working experience.
- Incorporate exercise: Exercise should be an essential part of everyone’s day, especially if you spend large stretches of time sitting at a desk. Whether a short walk, desk exercises, or a fully regimented workout routine, exercise can offer huge mental and physical benefits.
- Adjust your morning routine/ritual: If you had a morning routine for the office, you don’t need to give it up entirely for remote working. Keeping the most valuable aspects, like your morning shower, cup of coffee, or workout regimen, can get you in the right headspace for work.
- Prioritize your mental health: Finally, remote work can be difficult sometimes, with feelings of loneliness and boredom often creeping in. Prioritize your mental health and ensure you take breaks, communicate with peers, and practice mindfulness when possible.
CREDIT: Article inspired by a post on FORTUNE
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