How to Build an Effective Remote Work Routine

Working remotely sounds like the dream. No more commutes. No more getting dressed at 6am. Instead, you can curl up on your couch, watch Netflix, and MAYBE get some work done. Oh, how wrong you are. In fact, remote work is anything but the dream. That’s why somewhere around six months into working remotely, many people find they just can’t stand it anymore. They need the social interaction. They need the external structure. They need their sanity.

Hold on just a minute. Sure, working remotely is no fairytale. But don’t be so quick to put your remote work guns up on the rack quite yet. There are many benefits to working remotely. And it takes time and dedication to be able to reap them. The best way to tackle the remote work blues is to set yourself up for success with a great routine.

It Takes Time to Find the Right Routine

It just isn’t super easy to build a routine. In fact, it might take some time for you to find the right one for you. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different things. Starting your day at different times. Working at different, remote locations, until you find the right rhythm of life for you. I would say that the first six months of working remotely are probably the hardest. You have to get used to a lot. Pressure from work, struggling to find the right routine — these…