The Quick Start Guide

Set the pace for a successful day by committing to a morning routine instead of rushing to your desk immediately after waking up. Here are a few suggestions to help you with creating your own routine.

You will need to have a designated workspace. Use this space only for working and differentiate it from the places in your house that you use for entertainment. Keep it clean and tidy, and get yourself a good chair that supports your back.

Set some ground rules with the people you share your workplace with. Explain your work hours and how would you like to communicate during this timespan. Also, set rules for yourself and treat them seriously.

Working remotely means that you need a constant and stable Internet connection. Make sure you have “Plan B” in case of electricity collapse or issues with your main internet provider.

Start your workday with planning. Have a daily agenda and a task list and let your team have access to them. You can use tools like Trello, Asana, Basecamp, Calendar, and others or daily standups on Slack to keep everyone updated.

Don’t try to work 8 hours without taking breaks. It’s not healthy and productive. Take regular breaks away from the computer and do eye exercises. You can go for a walk to clear your mind, get some fresh air and natural light.

Discover a healthy diet with a lot of nutrients that work for you. Do not neglect vegetables, fresh food and drinking plenty of water! Now that you don’t have to commute, you have more time to start cooking again.

If you work as a part of a company, you will probably have a list of tools you’re using to help you with remote work. However, if you are a freelancer or need to set up the policy for your company, define the tools that work for you in the different categories.

Working remotely can make you feel lonely, isolated and disconnected. Especially if you are an extrovert. You can use different channels to chat with your colleagues, have scheduled breaks to drink coffee or even have a team lunch!

Working remotely, it’s easier to miscommunicate. Do not hesitate to send constant updates about your progress, share ideas or catch up with your team. However, try to do it as asynchronous as possible

You start your day with a routine. Make sure you also end your workday with a routine. Let your team know that you are calling it a day. Sign off from your work channels and shut down your computer. Spend your spare time in the way you like and with the people you love.