A Survival Guide to Remote Working During the Coronavirus Isolation

The coronavirus has forced many universities and offices to shut down, meaning that many people have suddenly been thrust into the world of remote working.

A little known fact about Top Class Actions is that the company is 100 percent remote! Our writers, editors, administrators, and leadership team all do their work out of office – making us work from home pros.

Although we are very comfortable working from home, many people may feel out of place in this new work setting. To help people transition from office work to remote working, we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks which may help our readers stay productive in their new work environment.

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Remote Working Tips To Help You Stay Sane

One resounding tip is eliminating distractions. Making sure that you have a dedicated room or home office may help you stay focused on your tasks. By dedicating a space only for work, you can create an environment of focus and productivity.

This can be particularly important for people who are remote working while also taking care of children. By dedicating an entire room for work, you have the opportunity to close the door and let your family know you need quiet to make a call or complete a task.

If you’re struggling with distracting noise in your environment, picking up a pair of headphones or earplugs can help drown out these sounds. Some of our writers recommend putting on relaxing background noises to cover up the sounds of outside noise or neighbors.

Remote Working Tools to Help You Stay on Track

Time management is another standout theme in remote working suggestions. When you work from home, it can be harder to judge your tasks and order them the same way that you would have done in office. Keeping a physical list of tasks and numbering them by deadlines or importance can be essential for ensuring work is accomplished in a timely fashion.

Another important aspect of time management is scheduling breaks and lunches away from your desk. When you work from home, it can be hard to set boundaries with yourself. You may feel that, since you are home, you should be focusing all of your energy on your tasks, and breaks may fall to the wayside when you are at home.

However, even taking a half hour to eat or sit outside without focusing on work can be important for your wellbeing. You could even set some time aside to do yoga or stretch as a way to clear your head. Think of these breaks as self care – by dedicating time to de-stressing, you can help make your working time even more productive.

Even with eliminating distractions and creating time management measures, you may find yourself struggling with productivity.

When you’re at home, your attention is more likely to wander to sites such as Twitter or YouTube. Many browsers, including Google Chrome, offer specialized productivity extensions which can “blacklist” websites while in work mode. For example, if you find yourself routinely checking Twitter instead of completing a task, you may want to block this website until you’re done with your work for the day.

Remote Working With Kids At Home

If you have kids at home, you may be particularly struggling with a lack of productivity. One Top Class Actions employee recommends going to bed earlier than normal and waking up an hour earlier than your children.

Although an hour doesn’t seem like a lot of time, an hour of hyper-focused work time can help you get a lot done before you are bombarded with requests from your kids or coworkers.

Mentally and Physically Prepare For Remote Working

After working from home for a longer period of time, you may find yourself falling into a “slump.” Although it is nice to lounge around in your pajamas all day, this can have detrimental effects on your mental health in the long term.

Many remote working professionals recommend treating each day as if you are headed to the office. Wake up, make the bed, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready as if you were leaving the house. This can include showering, getting dressed, prepping a lunch, and more. These tasks can help you get ready for the day mentally as well as physically.

These are only some of the many ways that you can help yourself adjust to remote working. Every person will have different tips and tricks that help them thrive in their at home work environment.

Whether you are a permanent remote worker or only working from home temporarily due to the coronavirus, we hope these recommendations can help you stay productive, happy and healthy!

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