Whether you’re a seasoned remote pro, or a newbie remoter, maximizing your home productivity and efficiency is essential for career success. Here’s 7 tips to help boost daily productivity (without comprosing one’s sense of humor & fun):
- Morning Dance Party: Start your day with a bang by turning your morning routine into a dance extravaganza. Set the mood with your favorite upbeat tunes, and shimmy, twist, and groove away the sleepiness. Get those endorphins flowing and conquer the day with a smile.
- Dress for Success…or Comfort: One of the perks of remote work is the dress code flexibility. Swap those stuffy shorts for your comfiest PJs (or whatever attire floats your boat). After all, when you’re feeling relaxed and cozy, you’ll conquer tasks like a well-rested ninja.
- Workstation Safari: Tired of staring at the same four walls every day? Go on a workstation safari! Set up shop in different corners of your home every day. From the cozy couch nest to the kitchen counter command center, let your creativity roam wild. New scenery can inspire fresh ideas and energy. See our list of ideas for designing a personalized home workspace for inspiration.
- Post-It Note Party: Who needs a cluttered digital task list when you can have a Post-It Note bonanza on your desk? Write down your to-dos on colorful sticky notes and stick them all around you. It’s like a mini carnival of accomplishments, and crossing them off is pure satisfaction.
- Dance Like Nobody’s Watching (But They Are): During video calls, indulge in some invisible dance moves under the desk. Sure, your team may wonder why you have a constant smirk, but that’s your little secret. Happy feet make for a happy remote worker!
- The Official “No-Pants Friday”: In remote work land, every day can be a casual Friday. But why not dedicate one day to a “No-Pants Friday” tradition? Just make sure your webcam is only waist-up!
- The Emoji Email Express: Embrace the joy of emoji-filled communication! With coworkers you have high-levels of comfort with, replace your usual greetings and sign-offs with a whimsical assortment of smileys and thumbs-ups. It’ll add a dash of fun to otherwise mundane correspondence and keep creative energy flowing.
Remote work efficiency is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Experiment with these to see which ones do it for you and which aren’t your style. Happy remote working!
