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The Covid 19 pandemic, which affected the whole world in 2020, changed not only our way of life but also our way of working. During this period, many workplaces switched to a remote working model. Workplaces that followed the right strategy and saw the benefits of remote working continued to work in this way after the pandemic or adopted a hybrid system and continued to work remotely for a few days a week. However, in this working model, it is very important to make the right planning in order to prevent the disruption of the workflow process and to remain productive. Let's check out the remote working guide that we have prepared to guide you in this process together.

Establish an Effective Communication Infrastructure

Research shows that the way to increase work efficiency is through good communication. In the remote working model, it is extremely important to establish an effective communication infrastructure to prevent disagreements that might arise due to lack of face-to-face communication. You can strengthen team dynamics and establish effective communication with face-to-face meetings and meetings with video conferencing tools. In addition, you can use online messaging applications to communicate with your colleagues during working hours. Online messaging applications can help you work in sync with your teammates and prevent time loss.

Organize Your Workspace

Designating a room in your home as your office, setting boundaries for family members and removing all distractions in the room can help you focus better on your work. You can create an ergonomic work environment with a desk wide enough to work comfortably, an adjustable office chair and a computer stand. It is also important not to change your workspace as much as possible and to always work at the same table and chair for the continuity of your concentration. The reason for this is that having the same work environment signals to your brain that it is time to work.

Studies show that personalized workspaces increase work efficiency by about a third. Therefore, making small touches that reflect your taste in the decoration of your workspace can make the time that you spend more productive and enjoyable.

Dress Like You Are Going to Work

When it comes to the work from home model, most people can imagine themselves working comfortably at their desks in casual clothes. If you would like to stay out of this mindset, you can get yourself out of the “I’m at home” mentality by carefully preparing as if you were going to communicate with people face to face before starting work. In this way, you can feel like you are in the office and have a fresh start to the day.

Protect Your Physical Health

Sitting in the wrong position for a long time at your desk and constantly looking at the computer screen can negatively affect your health. For this reason, you can move your joints and accelerate your blood circulation with simple exercises and stretching movements that you can do during short breaks while working. Making sitting upright a habit is also extremely important for preventing back pain and protecting your spine health. In addition, you should not neglect to drink water and skip meals when you are focused on working. Inadequate and unhealthy nutrition can cause your energy to decrease and negatively affect your work performance.

Maintain Balance Between Work and Private Life

The remote working model can sometimes make it difficult to determine the boundaries between work and private life. Sticking to working hours and not going beyond defined work duties can significantly protect this boundary. Remember that taking on more tasks than you are responsible for can make you feel stressed and negatively affect your performance.

To balance work and private life, you can avoid making work-related phone calls outside of work hours. As another suggestion, you can avoid checking emails and do a digital detox. Time periods where you spend time completely alone, away from external stimuli, can act as a strong shield against burnout syndrome. A weekend where you can engage in activities that you love and spend time with your loved ones can meet your social needs and increase your life satisfaction.

Increase Your Productivity with Self-Discipline and Motivation

One of the keys to a successful work experience is sustainable self-discipline and motivation. Daily routines, such as waking up at the same time in the morning and starting the day with breakfast, can help you focus better on your work by giving you the feeling that everything is going well. Setting small goals for yourself while working and taking a short coffee break when you achieve these goals is also a great way to reward yourself. Open and honest communication with your colleagues can also positively affect your motivation.