Teleworking offers flexibility, but it also requires rigour to remain effective. Here are some best practices for maintaining your day-to-day productivity.
1. Structuring your day
- Plan your tasks the day before
- Manage your energy: complex tasks in the morning, simple ones in the afternoon
- Stick to a fixed timetable to organise your day
2. Establish a stable routine
- In the morning, start with a ritual (coffee, reading, brisk walk).
- Dress like you're going to the office
- Keep clear transitions between work and personal life
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3. Preserving your well-being
- Take regular breaks (5-10 min every 90 min)
- Between meetings, stretch your legs, go for a walk...
- Create a comfortable, dedicated workspace
4. Communicating clearly
- Synchronise with your team first thing in the morning
- Use fluid collaboration tools (Slack, Trello, Notion...)
- Be transparent about your availability
5. Cutting at the end of the day
- End with a "closing" ritual (tidy up, next day's to-do).
- Avoid checking your work e-mail in the evening
- Allow yourself to disconnect without feeling guilty
