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Resources for a Smooth Transition
to Remote Work
Are you one of the many people suddenly shifting from a traditional workplace to working from home? And are you also one of the many people struggling with that change? Take heart! While COVID-19 has our outside world disrupted, you can smooth out the bumps of this transition. Here are some resources to help.
Set Yourself Up for Productive Days
You might have envisioned staying in bed with your tablet when you first found out you would work from home, but it doesn’t take long to realize that it can hurt your productivity—not to mention your back! So set yourself up for productivity as well as comfort.
- Inc. points to a healthy breakfast as a must-have for a productive workday.
- Tailor a home office to mesh with your work habits and lifestyle.
- An ergonomic workstation will keep your muscles and joints comfortable so you can work harder and longer.
- Including a workout in your workday helps your physical and mental health.
- To ensure optimal job performance, also ensure you get a good night’s sleep.
Don’t Struggle Alone
It’s important to avoid becoming isolated in your work environment, even—or especially—as a remote worker. Stay connected with your teammates and maintain a healthy closeness, even when you’re far apart.
- Have the best possible collaboration tools at your fingertips.
- Examine proven tactics for improving collaboration with your colleagues.
- Explore what to do if your computer should freeze or crash.
- Dive into Upwork freelancer help for tips on everything from productivity to how to ensure a healthy work culture.
Keep Distractions in Check
It’s easy to get caught up in household concerns when you work from home. A handful of strategies can help you focus on your job.
- Creating boundaries—both metaphorical and physical—can help you establish a healthy work-life balance.
- If you’re struggling with keeping up your work pace during the traditional 9 to 5, consider asking your supervisor if you could split up your workday, since Today says it’s an effective productivity booster for working moms and dads.
- If your family is behaving and still too noisy for you to focus, it might be time to consider soundproofing your home office.
- A simple set of headphones can be an effective solution for helping you focus on your work.
Making the switch to a work-at-home lifestyle can be bumpy at first, especially when it came up suddenly. Make a plan for productivity, ramp up important connections, and keep distractions from derailing you. You’ll smooth out those bumps soon enough.
By Marissa Perez
Businesspop.net | marissa@businesspop.net