Here's how you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and effectively manage your workload as a remote worker.

When you’re setting your priorities, it can be easy to fall into overwhelm by taking on too many tasks, and not leaving yourself enough time for self care or physical movement. I’ve worked remotely since the early 2000’s, and have learned to take the amount of time that WOULD have been my commute, and assign that to a daily swim, or a bike ride, or sometimes just a by-myself, dance party in my home office. If you don’t spend at least some time practicing embodiment during your workday, you will suffer. And as the pace of business continues to increase, prioritizing self-care is the ONLY way you will empower yourself to move your body and forestall overwhelm. It’s not about how you look. It’s all about how well you feel and function!

Take a positive stance. Reflect on your interests and knowledge, accomplishments and value that you may bring to the organization and the importance of your role there. make it your priority to learn, achieve, and benefit from every task you perform!

Start by identifying and prioritizing your tasks based on their urgency and importance. Use the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks into four quadrants: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor important. Focus on completing high-priority tasks first to ensure you are working on what truly matters.

Besonders bei einer so strukturierten Arbeit ist Grenzen zu setzen enorm wichtig. Ansonsten verschwindet die Grenze zwischen Privat- und Arbeitsleben und man kommt vermehrt unter Stress. Auch die Familie h?tte dann darunter zu leiden. Ich war selbst in so einer Situation und das ist dann nicht immer ein leichter Schritt.

Establish clear boundaries between your work and personal life. Designate a specific workspace, set regular working hours, and communicate these boundaries to your family or housemates. Avoid checking work emails or taking calls outside of your designated work hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Break down larger projects into smaller, manageable tasks. This approach makes big projects less daunting and helps you track your progress more easily. Set specific goals for each day or week, and tackle tasks one step at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

Leverage productivity tools to organize and manage your workload. Tools like task management apps (e.g., Trello, Asana), calendar apps (e.g., Google Calendar), and time-tracking apps (e.g., Toggl) can help you stay organized, set deadlines, and monitor your progress. These tools also provide visual reminders of your tasks and deadlines, helping you stay on track.

Pausen sind besonders wichtig um auch die eigene Produktivit?t zu steigern. Es kann passieren, dass man sich in kleinen Details verliert, wenn man nicht regelm??ig kurze Pausen für die Reflexion des Vorgehens und die eigene Regeneration macht. Mir ist das schon ?fter vorgekommen, also am besten den Timer für kleine Pausen stellen.

Regular breaks are essential for maintaining focus and preventing burnout. Follow techniques like the Pomodoro Technique, which involves working for a set period (e.g., 25 minutes) followed by a short break (e.g., 5 minutes). Taking breaks helps refresh your mind and improve productivity.

Effective communication with your team is crucial when working remotely. Keep your colleagues and supervisors informed about your progress, challenges, and availability. Use communication tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom to stay connected. Clear and consistent communication helps manage expectations and ensures everyone is on the same page.

Remote workers face unique psychological challenges that office-based employees don't. Without the structure & social buzz of an office, it's crucial to actively manage mindset & mental wellbeing. Here are a few ways to tackle that: 1. Beat the blues of isolation! Connect virtually with colleagues, join online professional groups & schedule regular video calls. 2. Watch for signs of burnout - catch it early! Create ways to switch gears between work & personal time to improve work-life balance. Use separate devices, if possible. 3. Boost your motivation! Check in with yourself regularly & make adjustments as needed. Finding a buddy to stay accountable & sharing your goals with your team can give you the extra push you need.

Beaucoup de professionnels indépendants, qui tavaillent de chez eux, me parlent de l'isolement. Ils auraient besoin de plus d'échanges avec des collègues, que ce soit pour partager des expériences ou simplement pour créer du lien social. Une idée est de se rendre dans des esaces de coworking pour élargir son réseau. Ce n'est pas toujours ossible. Une autre idée pour rompre la monotonie: devenir nomade par période. En effet, changer l'environnement de travail, se ressourcer, se changer les idées, autant de facteurs favorisant la motivation et la créativité! Pensez y

Where are you working? Can you create an environment for yourself that feels nourishing and conducive to what supports your well-being? I work remotely and I choose to work outside in my backyard. I also try to create a separate space for doing so that doesn't coincide with the other activities I like to do in my backyard. This is as simple for me as sitting in one chair at the table to work, so I have one view, and then sitting at another chair when I go out for my meals. Creating a workspace that supports your well-being can look like decorating it, moving to an environment that feels good like outside or a coffee shop or library, or buying a new standing desk. Ask yourself - what would help me to feel better while I work?