As you all know, I’ve recently decided to take the massive career switch from full time elementary school teacher to full time blogger and could not be HAPPIER! Honestly, although it’s been a bit scary, it’s felt like the best decision I’ve made! With that being said, I’ve been trying to find my “new normal” and settle into some daily routines to succeed. I reached out to YOU on instagram to see if you have any working from home advice and you came through with THE BEST tips! I’ve decided to round them all up in one place and share them with you incase you might be in the same position as myself…
It’s been a blast having SO MUCH MORE flexibility in my daily schedule which means working out when I want, running errands when I want, etc. However, that also brings up much needed self-discipline to get my work done and not procrastinate! What I’ve found helpful thus far (only in the short 1.5 months) is:
- Getting dressed, hair + makeup done, and ready for the day
- Working at a coffee shop (instead of my bedroom to keep the spaces separate)
- Keeping a running to-do list on this $10 marble erasable whiteboard
- Using an old-school desk calendar to write down all my deadlines
After asking you on Instagram, this is what YOU advised for the best working from home tips (can’t wait to incorporate most of them into my day-to-day):
- Write down the daily plan and to-do’s first thing in the morning and stick to it
- Actually designate an office setup type work space and separate it from your sleeping space
- Workout first thing in the morning to feel productive right away (I do this too!!)
- Use a timer (like this time cube) to keep you on track
- Take designated breaks throughout the day like a walk or a coffee once you’ve earned it
- Designate one day for calls/meetings
- Write down your goals in your work space
Thank you all for sharing your advice for us working from home #bossbabes! If I missed anything, PLEASE SHARE below so we can all read it 🙂
XOXO