{"id":28952,"date":"2020-08-12T15:04:40","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T13:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=28952"},"modified":"2020-08-12T15:04:40","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T13:04:40","slug":"5-ways-to-stay-while-working-remotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/5-ways-to-stay-while-working-remotely\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Stay Motivated While Working Remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"

Working remotely has its benefits and can add a ton of flexibility to any demanding workday. That\u2019s not to say it doesn\u2019t come with its fair share of challenges. Between the temptation to spend the entire day in your\u00a0pyjamas and working from bed, staying productive at home isn’t an easy task for everyone. We’ve all had moments where we’ve struggled to stay productive but also moments where we’ve struggled to strike a balance between work and home life. Since most of us have\u00a0ditched our daily commutes and office space to work from a couch or even a dining room table, knowing when to switch off and call it a day can also be difficult and many of us are working more hours than before.<\/p>\n

So, how can professionals find ways to stay mentally and physically motivated working from home during this period, and perhaps even adopt a mindset that will help them power through this new way of working for the long haul? Here are 5 tips to help you do just that.<\/p>\n

Remind yourself why you’ve chosen your field of work<\/h3>\n

While things may look a little bleak at times, especially when dreaded cabin fever begins to set, it’s important to remind yourself why you’ve chosen your field of work. Remembering why your work is important is vital, for both mental and physical well-being.\u00a0When working from home and being cooped up indoors away from your work colleagues starts to become overwhelming, take a second to recognise everything that you have accomplished over the past week, or month. Looking back on your achievements can help provide that much-needed boost to keep going.<\/p>\n

Check on others<\/h3>\n

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This period is challenging for everyone, so remember to also take the time to check on fellow team members.\u00a0Regular check-ins with the team to see if everyone is coping are so important. If anyone in your team is struggling, offering a helping hand can be a game-changer for someone. Similarly, make sure you take the time to check in with your team and share your challenges and victories with them.\u00a0The key here is communication \u2013 lots of it!<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong>\u00a05 Tips to Make Working from Home Work for You<\/a><\/p>\n

Sticking to a routine<\/h3>\n

You’ve surely heard this one before, but it’s an important step. Sometimes all that\u2019s needed to feel grounded and beat a sense of uncertainty is a basic routine. Think about using the same tools from the office such as\u00a0shared calendars\u00a0or introducing informal virtual group chat sessions to simulate office ‘water cooler’ chats.<\/p>\n

Be positive<\/h3>\n

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While it may be difficult to reproduce the same energy produced during strategy meetings in boardrooms, it’s important to stick to continue to have these meetings and chats to keep a sense of community amongst team members. Focus on the positives and highlight the benefits of working from home. For example,\u00a0avoiding traffic every morning,\u00a0frees up more time in the day and thereby adds to productivity or, for some, avoiding the morning rush helps to reduce stress levels before work starts.\u00a0It\u2019s important to accept that things are different and start viewing the comfort of homely surroundings as an aid in the creation of a different kind of energy that can inspire the creative process in an entirely new way.<\/p>\n

Praise your co-workers<\/h3>\n

Don’t forget to praise your team members on a job well done. Recognising a team member’s successes and victories is important in helping team members stay motivated during this time.\u00a0The success of the team is dependent on the contribution of valuable team members and just because everyone is working remotely, doesn\u2019t mean individuals don’t need praise.<\/p>\n

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