Max Productivity For Remote Work

The rise of remote work has given many people the ability to live and work anywhere in the world. According to Apollo Technical, more than 4.7 million people work remotely at least half the time in the United States. And while working remotely can be hugely beneficial, some people struggle with how to stay productive when working in a remote environment.

Our CEO and Founder, Jessica Chen, recently hosted a Soulcast Media | LIVE event on LinkedIn, where she interviewed Remote Work Advocate and Keynote Speaker, Mandy Fransz.

They shared tips and personal stories about how to maximize productivity for remote work. This Soulcast Media | LIVE event is brought to you by our amazing sponsors at Sabobatage.

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1. HAVE A STRUCTURE IN PLACE

During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Mandy shared how she didn’t have a structure in place when she first started working remotely. She found she was less productive when she didn’t have a thought-out structure to her day. There are several ways you can structure your day to maximize productivity.

Consider the following:

• Block schedule – One way you can structure your day is to time block your schedule.
• Timeline – Writing a timeline for yourself can help you structure your day.
• Set A Timer – Setting a timer can help you keep a structure to your day.

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When you have a structure to your day/week, you will be able to block out time to focus on work without jumping around from task to task.

2. SET BOUNDARIES

Working remotely can free you from a long commute which saves you time. However, if you don’t set boundaries, you may find yourself constantly in work mode. And this mode actually decreases your productivity. There are several ways you can set boundaries while working remotely.

Consider the following:

• Plan Breaks – During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Mandy said it is so important to plan breaks during the day. This is because giving yourself even 10 minutes between projects can help you refocus and actually increase productivity.
• Limit Notifications – Part of setting boundaries is making sure you have time during your day when you aren’t working. Most people have smartphones that may ding when they get an email. These notifications can prevent you from taking time for yourself outside of work. There are several ways to limit notifications.
• Hard Stop – During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, a viewer asked about working a lot of overtime hours when working remotely. Unforutnately, many people find themselves working extra hours because their work is always with them. One way to curb this habit is to decide on a hard end to your work day.

You may find it challenging to communicate your boundaries with others. In our e-course, The Art Of Communication, you will learn how to share your boundaries professionally.

Remote work is about working from anywhere at any time, not working all of the time.

 3. PLAN AHEAD

If you want to increase your productivity while working remotely, you need to plan ahead. Planning ahead will help you structure your day/week and keep you focused on what tasks you need to get done and when. 

Consider the following:

• Your Week – One way to plan ahead is to look at your week. This means considering everything you already have planned inside and outside of work.
• Einstein Window – During the Soulcast Media | LIVE, Mandy talked about her Einstein window. She said her Einstein window is the 2-3 hours of each day she is most productive. The Einstein window is different for each person.
• Deadlines/Projects – Planning for productivity includes taking the time to consider what deadlines and projects you have.

Planning ahead will help you set yourself up for success when working remotely.

As a remote worker, you need to remain productive. When you have a structure in place, set your boundaries, and plan ahead, you will be able to maximize your productivity.

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If you want to see the full LIVE version of Jessica and Mandy’s conversation, check out Jessica’s Youtube Channel.

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