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<\/p>\nRemote work might have become mainstream because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s here to stay.<\/p>\n
After all, there are several benefits of remote work for employers, which include saving costs in terms of travel and office space, a wider talent pool to hire from, and higher employee retention.<\/p>\n
However, all these benefits come with some drawbacks. A lot of remote workers report they face a productivity slump when working remotely.<\/p>\n
Sometimes it’s because they get distracted by other things that call their attention because they are home, or it may be because remote workers need to self-motivate in order to stay productive.<\/p>\n
A productivity slump needs to be addressed as soon as possible so you can get back to doing what’s best for your career. So, here\u2019s a short guide on how to kick productivity slumps from your life as a remote worker.<\/p>\n
A productivity slump is a period when an individual’s level of productivity decreases or stagnates.<\/p>\n
Taking up two extra hours to finish a task that should ideally take four hours is not good. We call ourselves productive when we finish an assigned task in less time or finish one task plus a bunch of few others in the assigned time.<\/p>\n
Lower productivity can have a major impact on remote workers since a lack of productivity will negatively impact their performance at work.<\/p>\n
If they\u2019re self-employed, this can even lead to lower income. If they\u2019re employed, this can lead to negative feedback and impact their career growth.<\/p>\n
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Any of these reasons can ring true for you. If you relate to any of these challenges of remote work, then read on to see our solutions.<\/p>\n
It can be very easy to get distracted when you\u2019re working at home. Maybe the children want your attention, you start doom-scrolling on social media, or you take a nap after lunch. The list of distractions can be endless.<\/p>\n
Working remotely comes with freedom and flexibility, but this also translates to a lack of structure.<\/p>\n
If there’s no given metric to judge performance, then you don\u2019t know whether you\u2019re performing well or not.<\/p>\n
Further, even if you\u2019re performing well, it might make no difference to your pay check or your future prospects (which means that there’s no incentive for you to perform well).<\/p>\n
This quickly leads to feelings of uncertainty and lack of motivation, which causes a productivity slump.<\/p>\n
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When you work in an office, you know when you need to stop working. You see the building lights are slowly being switched off, and you know exactly when to halt your work and begin it again the next day.<\/p>\n
However, when one works remotely, they don’t know when to switch off. It\u2019s not difficult to just keep checking up on one more thing and then end up working for 12-15 hours at a stretch.<\/p>\n
This is unsustainable and affects your mental health, leading to a productivity slump.<\/p>\n
Taking the earlier point further, if you end up working too much and there are no \u201coff hours\u201d, then this can quickly lead to burnout.<\/p>\n
What is employee burnout? Burnout means that you feel like you simply don’t care about work, and even thought of work makes you break out in hives.<\/p>\n
Here are some proven methods to remain productive and exercise working remote best practices:<\/p>\n
Revamp a space in your house to function as your office. This space would be only to be utilized for work. Stepping out of this room would mean that you are done with your work for the day.<\/p>\n
This will not only help you set clear work hours but also usher a change in the work environment. It will help with focus and productivity.<\/p>\n
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A co-working space helps you interact with other professionals, and it sets the mood for work. When you interact with other professionals, it automatically motivates you to perform, and you can hold yourself accountable more easily when other people around you are working.<\/p>\n
You can access several resources which would be unavailable at home. For example, co-working spaces provide dedicated workspaces, access to conference rooms and high-speed wi-fi connectivity along with ready-made coffee, snacks, etc.<\/p>\n
Further, you get a change of scenery. When you’re tired of being at home all the time, it can be great to step outdoors and work from a new space.<\/p>\n
Overall, co-working space can provide the structure you lack at home.<\/p>\n
You can speak to your manager and ask them to set performance parameters and implement accountability techniques. This can give you the push you need to get out of your way and start working.<\/p>\n
Regular breaks help you stay more productive, even though they sound counterintuitive. Regular breaks prevent burnout and help you manage procrastination by systemizing it.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re experiencing a lack of focus or difficulty concentrating, it might mean you need to start taking care of your mind and body. Start eating healthy and exercising regularly to experience a boost in your cognition and performance.<\/p>\n
Here are a few remote work success stories that highlight the benefits for remote employees:<\/p>\n
Emile is a data scientist who was having a hard time finding stable employment because her husband is an army officer who needs to relocate often.<\/p>\n
Remote work allowed her to have stable employment regardless of her physical location. She was promoted within a year in her first role at a remote-first organization.<\/p>\n
Goncalo was an Android engineer who is now a CTO. He credits his quick growth to being able to work remotely. Remote work provided him with the ability to optimize his schedule to be able to do his best work.<\/p>\n
Overall, even though remote working can lead to a productivity slump, there are several ways that you can snap out of it.<\/p>\n
The benefits of remote work cannot be denied (even though there may be drawbacks, just as office work has drawbacks). If you’re working remotely, the best thing to do is to fully commit to it and build routines around work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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