At the end, you’re rewarded with an exciting (and relieving) “ all done!” You click ‘done’ as you’ve completed them, and it won’t show you the next one on your list until then. The way it works is that you write your to-do list and it shows you one-at-a-time in the order it’s written. The application Now Do This is useful for those of you who find a long to-do list to be overwhelming and who feel paralyzed at the thought of even starting the first one. And nothing feels more rewarding than crossing an item off a long to-do list (at least for me)! It sounds like a dated practice, but writing things down not only allows you to mentally register the task far better, it also gives you a clear visual of what needs to get done in the day. The simplest way to stay organized and stay focused is to make a daily to-do list. Whatever you enjoy the most, whether it’s watching Netflix or doing a crossword puzzle, be sure to reward yourself when you need it to give you that extra boost to keep going.
So, before I go and refill my coffee and read ten minutes of my book as a personal bonus, I make sure I’ve finished that really long and challenging editing task very carefully.
It also ensures that your work gets completed more thoroughly and efficiently.
I find it extremely important that I finish a task completely before I reward myself with a mini-break because getting back into a task after you’ve lost your focus is quite difficult. They say one of the keys to having a successful remote working experience is to allow yourself mini-breaks throughout your workday, and I have to agree! Think of your breaks as a reward for getting a task done. Helping the planet and helping yourself stay focused? That’s a win, in my books! There are numerous apps available that can help you focus, it’s about finding the one that makes each session feel like you’re winning in a video game! Try out a few and see which one you like best. For each session of uninterrupted work where you leave the application open and the phone untouched, you not only plant a tree in your own “productivity forest”, you also help plant real trees in the real world. The timer is automatically set at 25 minutes. The way it works is that you click on the application when you’re ready to have a session of focused work. I prefer the phone application, myself, because I find the phone to be a far more distracting device than browsing the internet.
It can be installed on your phone or even on your browser as a Chrome extension. Personally, I’m a really big fan of the Forest application. This routine has been implemented since March and if I break it -even by sleeping in for an extra thirty minutes- my entire day feels distorted and overwhelming. Routineįirst and foremost, routine is my number one tip for having a successful and enjoyable work-from-home experience! This needs to be set and kept in the same manner as you would keep a morning routine if you were working in an office.įor me, what this looks like is setting an alarm for an early morning rise, taking the morning slow with a coffee and some reading or journaling unrelated to work, and then showering and putting on comfortable clothing to get ready for the day ahead. I’ve compiled a list of a few of my favorite tips and tricks that I’ve implemented that not only has me working far more efficiently, but also has me loving the remote work experience! 1. Keeping focused on the task at hand and ensuring you are not only productive but motivated is essential to making sure your transition from in-house to remote work runs smoothly. While remote employees report a greater sense of happiness and less likelihood to call in for a sick day, remote work has opened us up to an entirely different range of distractions. With most businesses having made the shift to allowing (or requiring!) their employees to work remotely, this has brought with it its own set of challenges.
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