Work from Anywhere with these 8 Tips
Guest post by Jane Hurst, https://www.lifehack.org/author/jane-hurst & https://blog.getresponse.com/author/jane-hurst
Who says you have to work from an office in order to be able to get anything done? Things are changing rapidly in the workplace, and many people are choosing to work remotely rather than being stuck inside a stuffy office all day. They are also choosing to work at non-conventional hours, and thanks to modern technology, they are able to do so easily. If you would like to be able to work from anywhere and not have to be in a traditional office setting, read on to learn eight tips that can help you to be able to work from pretty much anywhere.
1) Find Local Hot Spots – You are going to need to have an Internet connection when you are working remotely, and if you are not planning on working in a home office, you need to find out where you can connect. So, take a trip around town and find out where all of the hot spots are located.
2) Create a Work Bag – When you are working from locations other than the office, you need to know that you have everything that you need to work with, the same things that you would use in your office. Set up a work bag that has all of the most necessary items for your job, including a laptop, laptop plug, phone, phone charger, pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.
3) Upgrade Your Tech – If you really want to be able to work on the go, you need to have reliable tech, including at least one extra rechargeable battery for each of the devices that you use. That way, you will always be able to work, and you won’t have to worry about running out of battery power right in the middle of something important.
4) Go from Day to Night – When you are not working conventional hours, it means that you could be working with clients late into the evening. It is a good idea to get into the habit of wearing outfits that can go from day to night without your having to go home and get changed. Put a few accessories into your work bag, so you can dress up any outfit.
5) Know Where You are Going – Something else you need to be prepared for is transportation. Go around town and map out the area where you plan to be working. Then, figure out if things are within walking distance. If not, find out about local transit schedules, where buses and subways stop, the quickest routes from point A to point B, etc.
6) Always Have a Notepad – You never know when you are going to get a brilliant idea, or where inspiration is going to come from. That is why it is a good idea to start carrying a notepad around with you at all times. That way, you can jot down ideas and notes any time. You can also use an app such as Evernote to help you organize your thoughts.
7) Block Out Distractions – When you are doing your work at a coffee shop, restaurant, etc., there are going to be a lot of distractions. You need to find ways to block those distractions. One idea is to get a headset so you can listen to music that isn’t going to distract you. Or, if necessary, get yourself some earplugs.
8) Be Productive During Downtime – There are going to be times when you are waiting for clients, waiting for an airplane, etc. Use this time to your advantage, and start being productive during downtime. You will be surprised at just how much you can actually accomplish in a few minutes.