Everyone has their own opinions. Everyone wants to be heard and seen. During the pandemic revolt, everyone massively adapted to the new way of life, to survive, to move forward and to embrace only what is essential. Here are 5 ESSENTIALS to efficiently work from home:
1) Technology – A strong, reliable, uninterrupted internet connection, laptop/desktop device, the applications and the most important of all, would be the list of your passwords and reference guides on how to navigate your VPNs, telepresence, shared files, etc. Like a faithful significant other that you cannot live without, technology is like oxygen for all of us now!
2) Organized Workspace – The key word is “organized”. Clean spaces give you brain space, and with the rest of the family members and pets staying at home, it might be difficult to get a quiet space, but an organized, uncluttered corner will help with your focus and productivity. You can throw in a plant or 2 to energize you. Airy, well lighted corners or home offices would be ideal, and if weather permits, you can always work outside in your patio with noise cancelling headsets.
3) Maintain temporal boundaries – Have the talk! Set temporary boundaries during the day for “working from home” hours, this will be good for those living with kids and family. Fully understanding priorities and closely following schedules will optimize productivity and relieve stressful situations or worse missed meetings. Most important is the log off time, when everyone just unplugs, and the multiverse space returns to be your sanctuary and solace for rest and peace.
4) Communicate, Communicate, Communicate – There is nothing more important than this, I wish I can repeat this more than a million times to resonate. When remote work can easily leave you disjointed, consistent, clear, and succinct communication can bridge the distance.
5) Remove counterproductive distractions – Block off your social media notifications, remove your social media shortcuts from your toolbars, and focus on the tasks at hand for a more productive and focused time. Self regulate for your successful future.
Remember to not take life too seriously, allot pockets of time to laugh and connect! Pick up the phone and talk to people. We are all evolving into a new way of being. Enjoy and stay positive.
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XO from your IOCalLab Team
