Posted by More people than ever are working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’re new to working remotely or just looking to level up, these tips from a remote work pro can help you stay productive and maintain balance.
- Start on Time. Start your work a little early on Monday morning to get a jumpstart on your week. Take time to reflect on your priorities for this week and begin making plans. When you start your remote work day on time, you’ll have a better idea of when your end time is, helping you “clock out” at the end of the day, too.
Similarly, start on time makes it easier for your remote coworkers to contact you. When they know you’re usually online on time in the morning, they have a better idea of when to reach out, and when not to expect a response because it’s outside your typical work hours.
- Set a New Goal. Every Monday, you should set a new remote work goal for the week. As you are writing this week’s goal, you should reflect on how successfully you completed last week’s goal. If you struggled, how can you improve?
- Schedule Meetings for the Week. Monday is the perfect time to schedule meetings with your remote work coworkers, because calendars are usually pretty open at the start of the week. Think about who you need to meet with this week online and use Monday morning to set these meetings up. Remember that face-to-face meeting with key members of your team is an important part of every week as recommended.
- Show Appreciation. Every Monday, choose one person to thank for a job well done. Your employees are motivated by your praise, and it is easy to forget to acknowledge important efforts. This act of gratitude can be as simple as a quick email or as elaborate as a gift or dinner out, but making a regular habit of appreciation goes a long way, and it’s a great way to jump-start the week.
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- Assess Upcoming Challenges. New challenges pop up all the time. Take a moment on Monday each week to think about what problems need to be solved quickly and how you can keep small distractions from sidetracking your business. Set solutions in motion.
As you add these simple items to your Monday routine, you’ll quickly discover that Monday is a day you look forward to, a day for casting vision and noticing the great things that are happening around you.