13 suggestions for making an easy transition from working remotely

Last week's global shut-down happened to fall a smidge past my two-year work-from-home-anniversary.

Over the last 2 years I've made the entirety of my earnings by working as freelance writer working from my own home office located in South America. In the last two years, it's been not in a conventional office or colleagues.

I've had to create my own timetable, handle my own client and project relations, keep myself motivated, control my bad routines (or at least try!) and maintain a schedule in place.

It's involved... a number of trial and failure.

However, in the end, I prefer working alone. This is more in line with my character and I believe that I'm more productive with less distractions from workplace chatter or meetings which should be a simple email (I'm betting that nobody who is in a self-imposed secluded space would be missing these time-wasters today... ).

Before the outbreak of Coronavirus caused us to closing our doors, securing the public areas and closing to the indoors, I was doing self-isolation exercises throughout the day, especially in the evenings. (With with an occasional lunch or coffee rendezvous, running meet-ups or running errands, but they were definitely not daily routines). My experience is that being able to have my afternoons and mornings totally to myself ensures that I'm in control of distracting thoughts and thus become a better writer.

As the rest the world is put under the quarantine zone, they're transforming to daily routines that look similar to mine. Naturally, the process of transitioning can be difficult. You can add an enormous amount of worry and doubt to the equation and working at home could be very difficult for some today.

To help those who are struggling to understand this new format in these uncertain time, here's an overview aspects I've picked up in my professional career. I've held down the show at homesince 2002 and more.

13 useful tips to help you make working remotely.

• 1. Don't ghost your alarm clock
• 2. Work begins at a.m.
• 3. Some days will not be productive and you should be patient with yourself during those times
• 4. Create a timer, and then power the workstation while keeping out unnecessary distractions
• 5. Set up a dedicated home office
• 6. Put on your regular clothing
• 7. Be realistic about your expectations during this phase of change
• 8. If you're in need of an interruption, you can take a nap.
• 9. Learn about the applications which will simplify your life
• 10. Choose a home-based work schedule that is effective for you
• 11. Make yourself accountable for the procrastination habit you have been putting off.
• 12. Establish boundaries for work in the evenings and during off hours.
• 13. Connect with entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote workers

1. Don't ghost your alarm clock

However tempting it might be, try not to sleep each day because you're able to. The fact that you start your day with a late time will cause you to feel as if you've been sucked out of the day prior to beginning.

Make your alarm, wake up, eat nutritious breakfast and utilize the early time of the day. You'll feel positive because you've set your self to be successful the first day of your journey.

2. Work begins at a.m.

You shouldn't simply get up at the same time. Instead, you should actually begin working at the beginning of your day just like you do in your typical working day. It's not that you must start your day at 9:15 a.m. at the time you're supposed to (I usually haven't) however, as generally speaking, try not to alter too much your routine and schedule that you've established.

Yes, there are days when I'm desperate for that additional 20 minutes of rest as my 9-5 work schedule doesn't allow me to do that. Therefore, I do this opportunity! This is among the advantages of a work-from-home lifestyle. It's just a matter of not starting your day around noon.

3. Some days will not be productive Be kind to yourself in those instances.

There are days that your motivation or productivity is simply... down. Make sure you are kind to yourself whenever it occurs.

In the beginning, changing to a working from home environment can be particularly rocky because of the absence supervisors, meetings as well as check-ins, coworkers and colleagues that help you remain on task and truthful.

That's fine. This is a time of adjustment. There will be days that are more productive than others. It's the way it goes. Take it as a given.

4. Create a timer, and then power the workstation while keeping out any unnecessary distractions

My personal timer has become my best-kept device and my best manager I've experienced. I've heard many fantasized notions about what it's for writing. In reality, often writing is just sitting in front of the computer and paying attention.

Sometimes, I don't feel inspired but I do have to make my payments for rent, pay for food items and live my daily expenses. If I'm feeling less inspired or I feel that I are unable to connect two sentences I turn a clock in my head and make myself do my best until the alarm goes off.

In that period I am not able to use my mobile and social media accounts, emails as well as all sites are blocked. A single hour of concentrated work by this method could become the equivalent of a full day at the office.

Sometimes, the only way you can to break free from a stagnation and get into flow is to make yourself do the flow. It's a fact.

5. Create a specific home office

We've all heard this many times that your bed isn't the desk you use. In deciding on the work from home plan make sure you need a specific working space.

There's no need to worry if are living in a cramped space, there's always an place to put up. I have a desk near my patio doors in my living room, and it's all that I can think of for the space. As soon as I get my feet up and get my work done, I am aware that it's time.

If you think that you're competent enough to working from bed when you're relaxing on your sofa then you're probably lying.

In addition the majority of online nomads aren't working on beaches or hammocks -it's just a rumor.

6. Put on your regular outfit

I've seen a lot of humorous posts on Instagram regarding working at the comfort of your home, in your pajamas. I've always believed that this was just another myth of freelancers.

I think making yourself ready, getting dressed by putting some effort into the appearance of your clothes and dressed in a professional manner is an excellent way to prepare your brain to prepare for your day. And do wear pants!

7. Make sure you are realistic in your expectations throughout this phase of change

Changes to your routine and life style isn't simple. Make sure you focus on your overhaul before becoming comfortable and adjusting to your new area.

This isn't the right best time to create ambitious, far-off targets.

8. If you're in need of an interruption, you can take one

The breaks are much more enjoyable in a home with a sofa and a refrigerator full of food and an individual area to play whatever you like. If that's not the main selling benefit of working from your home, then I'm not sure what else is.

Don't be a snob and keep yourself from enjoying this perk.

9. Explore the applications to simplify your life

If you are working at home, you can use plenty of wonderful software accessible to help keep your life easier, more efficient and..... much easier!

I'm using Offtime the app which forces you to shut your phone to silent during a predetermined duration. If you don't do it then, a snarling alarm will go off. If you're unfamiliar with Zoom at this point, you should download it now. The app is among the most effective conference calling applications that you can use those who need to communicate with coworkers, bosses, or anyone else who motivates your.

In conclusion, I believe that exercising is essential to maintain a positive attitude and keep productivity at a high level. In this regard, Adidas has many great exercises for quarantine.

10. Find a flow of work from home which is suitable for your needs

( Hint: You don't need to be 9-5.)

When working at your home office, you must find out what is most effective for you. This is likely to require a lot of trial and trial and. It is not easy to be efficient in 8 hours. (Myself included.)

Find a plan which is suitable for your needs. It could take three time in the morning and four hours after lunch and one hour at night. My personal preference is to get the simplest jobs done at the beginning of the day before working on heavier tasks in the afternoon and late into the morning.

11. Find a way to confront your habits of procrastination

According to them, the most significant distractors for freelancers is couches, fridges and TV. In the midst of working from home Many people are likely to succumb to these productivity-killers.

My suggestion: determine what habits you have while putting off your work. Make a habit of calling yourself whenever you realize that you're making it up. But, remember to be kind since life is being changed quite a bit lately.

12. Work in a manner that isn't disruptive in the evenings and during off hours.

Working at home is that there isn't any physical distance from your professional daily routine in the same way as it would be in an office. When you are working a standard 9-5 schedule, you are able to pack your belongings and head out of the workplace at the end of your day.

Entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote workers, the physical separation isn't a thing. It's tempting to work for longer than the hours you've set and, even when you're supposed to relax you'll often have a guilt sensation that you're performing.

It is important to define boundaries around the hours of work and other non-work time. In this period, a lot of people are learning to be more mindful and focus on issues like friends, family and eating healthy meals at home and maintaining a fitness routine.

Make the most of this opportunity.

13. Connect with entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote workers

Some people have been working a DIY schedule from home office across the world since the coronavirus swept through. *Hint, hint. *

Contact the bloggers or writers, developers of apps as well as YouTubers, podcast hosts, entrepreneurs and other small-scale business owners whom you are awestruck by. They'll provide advice and suggestions for working effectively at the comfort of your home. Utilize this opportunity to connect.