6 Ways to Manage Your Time And Yourself When Working From Home

The last one is worth its weight in gold

Rick Martinez
Long-Term Perspective

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I’ve officially been working remotely, from home, for just over one year now.

No more office, no water-cooler chatter, 3rd-floor conference room meetings are history and no morning traffic.

It sounds like a dream come true on the surface, but I’d be lying to you if I said it was that perfect. It was a real chore to get used to all the things I didn’t have each day.

Working from anywhere has many benefits, but the most challenging part about it is making sure that you’re getting a good amount of work done without being unproductive.

Some of the biggest challenges when working from home is limiting distractions (like walking the dog six times a day) and making the most effective use of your time.

But look, let me jump right in and share the top six things that helped along this new path over the last year.

1. Set A New Work From Home Routine

An attractive perk of remote work is that you no longer have to do your job 9–5 and can schedule when you want. However, this can also be an opportunity for distractions. If you don’t set and commit to a personal schedule, it may be…

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Rick Martinez
Long-Term Perspective

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