FOUR ways to make remote working super-productive
I am a BIG believer in the benefits of working remotely.
It helps me to fit my working day around the needs of my family and maximise my time without needing to commute.
However - it isn’t always easy. Remaining focussed and productive takes discipline and boundaries if you’re going to do it right.
Take a look at these four strategies that I use every day to remain super-productive away from the office:
An office out of the office
Evaluating my physical space is the first thing I look at when setting myself up for a productive day at home.
Whether it’s a dedicated study or simply a clutter-free zone on your kitchen table - make sure you have an area that’s conducive to absolute focus without any visual distractions.
Creature of habit
One of the major perks of entrepreneurial life is being able to turn your back on the 9-5 - but that doesn’t mean that we should forget about the value of a routine altogether.
I try to pay close attention to my energy levels and focus throughout the day, and build my working sessions around that - helping me to get the best results for me and my clients.
Lists, lists, lists
Digital or pen and paper - it doesn’t matter!
Keep on top of your to-do list and commit to three top priorities every day. Stop at nothing until they’re done.
When in doubt - collaborate!
I’ve worked hard to make sure that remote working doesn’t stand in the way of working closely with my clients and my team.
It’s a great idea to familiarise yourself with different programs and software that can help you collaborate.
Here’s a quick rundown of my favourites:
For quick catch-ups, try Slack
For face-to-face meetings, try Zoom
For project management, try Trello
For file management, try Google Drive
What’s next?
Are you already using any of these strategies when you’re away from the office?
I’d love to know if you have any other recommendations - make sure to let me know in the comments below.
Selina Johnson — Business Support Expert, solution seeker and freedom fixer — helps successful coaches, consultants, speakers and entrepreneurs from across the globe to scale their businesses, make more money and achieve faster, sustainable results without compromising their time.
Over the past 16 years, she’s supported high profile individuals like award-winning architect Dame Zaha Hadid DBE, Sunday Times Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs In The UK Sháá Wasmund MBE, former Co-Director of the Serpentine Gallery Dame Julia Peyton-Jones DBE, and Russian billionaire Timur Sardarov.
Today, she teaches brilliant entrepreneurs just like you how to implement her simple methods that result in BIG wins in their businesses — including the dynamite delegation strategies, time management hacks and mindset mastery she’s used to halve her hours, double her income and ditch her commute, leaving her free to create and live the life she loves.