{"id":10818,"date":"2021-12-06T09:06:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T07:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/?p=10818"},"modified":"2024-08-02T12:16:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T10:16:51","slug":"4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely","title":{"rendered":"4 Simple Strategies to Stay Productive When Working Remotely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Working remotely has its perks. You can make your hours, work from wherever you want, and enjoy the benefits of a low-pressure work environment. <br>But it also comes with its challenges. One challenge is staying focused and getting work done when you don\u2019t have the social pressure of an office to motivate you. Working remotely requires discipline. This guide looks at strategies to strategies to stay productive while working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some simple strategies to help you stay focused on your tasks, increase productivity, and have a happier, more positive day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7f85c78875\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f7f85c78875\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#The_Benefits_of_Remote_Work\" >The Benefits of Remote Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#The_Challenges_of_Remote_Work\" >The Challenges of Remote Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#Strategies_to_Reduce_Rudeness_in_the_Remote_Workplace\" >Strategies to Reduce Rudeness in the Remote Workplace<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#1_Create_a_personal_space\" >1. Create a personal space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#2_Stay_connected_with_coworkers_through_video_chat\" >2. Stay connected with coworkers through video chat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#3_Set_boundaries_for_when_youre_available_for_work_communication\" >3. Set boundaries for when you&#8217;re available for work communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#4_Take_microbreaks\" >4. Take microbreaks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/4-strategies-to-stay-productive-when-working-remotely\/#Overall\" >Overall,<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-benefits-of-remote-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Remote_Work\"><\/span><strong>The Benefits of Remote Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working remotely has a lot of benefits. Many people tend to be more productive because they don\u2019t have the social pressure of an office environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, working from home or a coffee shop is enough to keep one focused and energized throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978844321-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Working remotely has its perks. \" class=\"wp-image-10821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978844321-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978844321-2-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978844321-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978844321-2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978844321-2-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote work is also better for the environment because it spares resources by not requiring an office space or physical infrastructure. You don&#8217;t have to worry about commuting or renting office space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it&#8217;s easier than ever before to find remote jobs. This is where <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BrighterMonday<\/a> comes in and makes it easy for employers and employees to find each other regardless of location!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-challenges-of-remote-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Challenges_of_Remote_Work\"><\/span><strong>The Challenges of Remote Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not always easy to stay focused when working remotely. When you work in an office, you might feel social pressure to be at your desk or attend meetings, which can help motivate you and keep you on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when you&#8217;re working remotely, it\u2019s easy to get distracted by other tasks that seem more urgent than the task at hand. And when this happens, it can take longer to finish your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1849641271-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"When you're distracted by other tasks that seem more urgent, it can take longer for you to finish the work you need to do.\" class=\"wp-image-10822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1849641271-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1849641271-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1849641271-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1849641271-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1849641271-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of social pressure in a remote setting can make it difficult to stay focused on your tasks. But there are ways to overcome this challenge and keep yourself motivated to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategies-to-reduce-rudeness-in-the-remote-workplace\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_to_Reduce_Rudeness_in_the_Remote_Workplace\"><\/span><strong>Strategies to Reduce Rudeness in the Remote Workplace<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-create-a-personal-space\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_personal_space\"><\/span><strong>1. Create a personal space<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you share your office with others or work alone, it&#8217;s important to create a personal space where you can go to clear your head and focus on the task at hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1991153957-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Create a personal working space\" class=\"wp-image-10823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1991153957-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1991153957-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1991153957-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1991153957-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1991153957-390x219.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be as simple as having a desk in an empty room or setting up your laptop in another room while keeping your phone off silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-stay-connected-with-coworkers-through-video-chat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Stay_connected_with_coworkers_through_video_chat\"><\/span><strong>2. Stay connected with coworkers through video chat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got someone doing important work next to you, set up a video call to make sure they&#8217;re ok while still giving them the privacy they need for their work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When video conferencing with coworkers, there are a few things to keep in mind, such as looking presentable, prepared and eliminating background noise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-49-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Stay connected with coworkers through video chat\" class=\"wp-image-10824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-49-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-49-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-49-770x403.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-49-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-49-390x204.png 390w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Untitled-design-49.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-set-boundaries-for-when-you-re-available-for-work-communication\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Set_boundaries_for_when_youre_available_for_work_communication\"><\/span><strong>3. Set boundaries for when you&#8217;re available for work communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending emails or responding to texts or calls after hours is unnecessary and rude. When possible, have conversations about business needs before 6 pm so that your day isn&#8217;t disrupted after dinner time\u2014and so that your children will have the chance to spend some time with their parents. Make sure to <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/unplug-from-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unplug from work<\/a> at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978757882-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Make sure to unplug from work at the end of the day.\" class=\"wp-image-10825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978757882-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978757882-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978757882-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978757882-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_1978757882-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-take-microbreaks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Take_microbreaks\"><\/span><strong>4. Take microbreaks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone needs a break sometimes\u2013even when working remotely. So make sure you&#8217;re giving yourself some <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/time-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time off<\/a> periodically throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overall\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall\"><\/span><strong>Overall,<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees who work remotely often face the challenge of staying focused and getting work done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recap, here are some strategies to stay focused and increase productivity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Create a personal space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Stay connected with coworkers through video chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Set boundaries for when you&#8217;re available for work communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) Be mindful of your energy levels and take breaks when you need them<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you stay on task, try implementing some of these strategies!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some simple strategies to help you stay focused on your tasks, increase productivity, and have a happier, more positive day as you work remotely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":159,"featured_media":10832,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[401,400,397,399,398],"content_author":[],"class_list":["post-10818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-at-work","tag-freelancer","tag-professionals","tag-remote-work","tag-remote-workplace","tag-working-from-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10818\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10818"},{"taxonomy":"content_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_author?post=10818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}