Working in Pajamas: Guide to Productive Remote Work
I admit it. I work in my PJs. I roll out of bed in the morning and get right to work without passing go or collecting my $200. (Though, the $200 would be a nice benefit.)
This is a luxury that I can afford because I work at home.
But many remote work experts suggest that to learn discipline, you should always dress for the home office just like you would for any other office. Rather than focusing on the theater of being more productive, I decided to use other methods. So, unless I have a face-to-face or a Zoom meeting, I skip the morning shower, keep my hair in a ponytail and work in my pajamas.
And I have found that I am not less productive. Here’s how I do it.
Keep a Weekly To-Do List
Each week, I write down everything I have to do Monday through Friday. I use the Keep it Together with Sarah’s Scribbles calendar because it’s adorable, but any desktop planner will do. When I complete a task, I cross it off. I can add tasks as they come up too. Over the course of the week, the page gets filled in with lots of other notes as well.
Recognize Your Body’s Natural Rhythms
Everyone has different patterns. It is more important than ever to understand and work with your natural ebb and flow when you’re working from home. I am a morning person, so I work best between when I wake up and lunchtime. Critical tasks are done during this time frame.
Take Frequent Breaks
While I’m working, I allow myself to check Facebook from time to time. If I have to do laundry, I do laundry. I get the mail. I pet the cat. I load the dishwasher. I haven’t found that any of these small breaks impede my ability to perform my job.
Working from home is a great opportunity, but don’t get caught up in the ways you’re supposed to do it. Choose the solutions that work for you and focus on your results rather than your hours.
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Written by Laura M. LaVoie
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