{"id":5550,"date":"2020-02-18T18:11:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T14:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=5550"},"modified":"2024-07-04T12:52:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T08:52:53","slug":"productive-remote-work-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/productive-remote-work-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways To Achieve Productive Remote Work Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you easily get distracted and feel frustrated while working remote? We share 7 proven things you can do to enjoy productive remote work lifestyle.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Gone are the days when the workforce was monotonous \u2014 you go out of your home to a dedicated building, space or office with drab cubicles and return at the close of the day. Today, with the explosion of technology and the dotcom with the domestication of PCs and mobile devices, the work lifestyle has changed and a lot of persons and organisations around the world are embracing the remote work lifestyle for increased productivity and flexibility. Since 2005, the world population of remote workers has grown by over 140% creating new opportunities for individuals and allowing them to choose their working hours.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As interesting and fascinating as that is, the problem with the remote work lifestyle is a lot of remote workers struggle with how to create <\/span>remote workspaces and routines<\/span><\/a> and maintain a productive and creative work-life balance from home that is free of distraction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the Buffer State of Remote Work survey for 2019, 84% of remote workers work from their home. That means that most people work and live in the same place which is the biggest struggle remote workers have: unplugging after work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is true that remote work allows you a lot of flexibility and you get to spend more time with your family and go on vacations but as a remote worker you could be caught up in a lot of mess and frustration if you don\u2019t put in some checks and balances to this new lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your home could be equally or more distracting, especially if you have kids around or you live in an environment surrounded by neighbours who fire up all sorts of powerful audio machines or take your being around as a licence to intrude your privacy. Aside from that, you could also be your own worst enemy as you have the liberty to do whatever you like and be lazy to meet deadlines.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below are 7 proven incredible things you should do to help you seamlessly work remotely, break distraction links and shoot up your productivity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a Work-Mode Ambience<\/b><\/h2>\n

When I started freelancing I worked from anywhere in the home \u2014 on my bed, on the sofa in front of a TV (huh!), and often in a messy room with bits of everything scattered all around. I would cringe on why I couldn\u2019t get much done on time and often feel stressed out and not motivated. But here was the answer staring at me in the face \u2014 my lifestyle was killing my vibe, productivity and creativity and that needed to change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"work<\/p>\n

To be an effective remote worker, you\u2019ve got to be intentional about creating a workspace for yourself at home. This is key and you don\u2019t need to break the bank to make it happen. If you\u2019ve got an extra room you could convert it to your office and tone it up with things that give you the vibe to work. You should also consider having lots of free space by <\/span>getting rid of things that aren\u2019t needed<\/span><\/a>. To do this you should ask yourself these 3 questions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n