HOW TO WORK ANYWHERE

A few tips and counsel for getting our personal and professional work done at home or on the go. 

5 Tips to Work Anywhere  

Going to the same place to work day in, day out is so 2000’s. Today with all the cool coffee shops and work-share spaces available, along with flexible work schedules, it’s a must to learn how to work from anywhere. And frankly, getting outside the cubicle or the home to get what you need to get done done is simply more enjoyable.

We all do some form of work—be it for professional or personal purposes—so, why not arm ourselves to be productive and inspired when we choose or have to work anywhere. Here are a few tips to make sure you make the most of your time outside the office.

Play Hooky! Why it’s good to turn off the office

There’s mounting evidence that our “go, go, go” life and work styles are actually making us less effective in the long run. We stop seeing clearly. We aren’t our best selves. Some studies have shown that we actually become less productive after working 50 hours in a week. More is not always better. Yet, many of us resist taking a break from our workday, instead plowing through to do lists or running from meeting to meeting. Why is it that we just can’t seem to take a break?

Learn Here are 5 tips to be “absent” and get away from work so you can actually become more effective:

Creating a Home Office

While we know that we need to turn work off more than we do, the reality is that we often have to get work done at home—be it personal or professional work. It’s important to create an environment that makes the time you put in at home fruitful and enjoyable, not frustrating. What better way than to create a space you love that doesn’t have to conform to traditional office environment rules.

To get tips, we interviewed Courtney Heaton of Courtney Heaton Design. Her mission is to inspire and enrich her clients’ lives by creating artful, timeless, and fulfilling personal spaces. She gave us great tips to help you get the most from your home office.