THINK NOW: Learning to be Effective while Working Remotely

By: Jon Dwoskin

One truism I believe: life isn’t about what’s happened to you, but rather, how you respond to it. Right now, we have the opportunity to respond, and respond in a BIG way!

For some, the idea of a remote work schedule may be a welcomed opportunity, for others they’re pulling their hair out with new distractions and disruptions to your daily work schedule. Here are eight quick strategies to implement and build a consistent routine at home:

Plan your next day every night before you go to bed.
Layout your work and workout clothes the night before.
Wake up at the same time each morning.
Take 30 minutes every day to workout, meditate and/or journal
- If you are looking for a home workout:: BeachBody is offering 2 weeks for free or a simple YouTube search can help and Peloton is offering 90 free days for their app
- If you are looking to quiet your mind with some meditations: I have recently added meditations on my website with a meditation specialist or you may enjoy Calm.
- If you are looking to get your mind organized, you may enjoy Journaling: Day One App
Set up your office at home so has everything you need to be productive. Clean it at the end of each day so you can start you next day with a clean desk!
Enjoy time with your family: Time block to be with your family while they are home. It’s a great time for board games, meals and family talks!
Set time to reach out to your mentor(s), accountability partner(s) to stay on track with your goals and to clear your mind to stay positive.
Resign to yourself that video calls will have distractions in the background; everyone understands hearing your dog barking and family in the background.