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Your Remote Work Schedule
Best Practices for Getting the Most Out of Your Time
Working remotely means that you can work whenever you feel like it and in any way that suits you. This is one of the main draws of remote work, however it can also present a major challenge. Without a regular and effective remote work schedule, how do you make sure you actually get work done?
I’ve been working remotely since 2006, even though I do not have a job or an office at a location away from my home office. I discovered early on that it would be crucial to my success to make sure I had strict schedule to adhere to each day. Most remote workers find that it’s best to set a schedule even if you don’t have to. This helps you maintain balance and make sure you’re getting enough work done each day. It also prevents you from working too much. This may be surprising, but many new remote workers find that they work more since there’s no official “quitting time.”
Work with Your Natural Rhythms
The good news is that you can create a schedule that works for you. Are you most productive in the early morning? Then start work at 6. Are you a night person? Your workday can kick off after lunch. You can even break it up so that you have a productive morning, a long break, and then a few evening hours.
