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REMOTE WORK
How Do I Make Remote Work, Work?
Routine. It’s all about having a routine.
Routine. It’s all about having a routine.
I can’t stress the importance of this. Having a routine whilst working remotely will help you prepare for your workday and bring a sense of stability and structure to your day.
As a remote worker myself, I still stick to a routine no matter where I am. Whilst some of the smaller details may change, the overall shape of my day stays consistent.
I get up at the same time, do a quick morning stretch, wash my face and all those bathroom things, head outside for a walk (no matter what the weather) and of course coffee...I’ll either pick up a coffee on my walk or brew a coffee pot at my Airbnb before heading out for a walk (yes — I live in airbnbs, find out more here). It’s only after I’ve done all of that do I sit down at my desk to start the day.
This routine stays the same, no matter where I am.
I’ll always step away from my desk at lunchtime and when closing my laptop at the end of the day, I’ll go for another stroll so my brain switches off from any work tasks. An evening routine is just as important, so having something planned at the end of my workday, like a walk or working out really helps me make the shift from work time to personal time.
Here’s how else I make remote work, work for me:
I have set work hours — and stick to them
This helps my days to stay consistent and my mind to stay focused. I never need to work on my discipline of sticking to a schedule, because it now just happens automatically. I still make the most of the flexibility that remote working allows but having set working hours allows you to create a routine.
Switching off entirely can be difficult, as you may feel the need to respond to messages immediately, no matter the time! Set expectations with your team and clients, let them know your working hours and they…
