How to work from home productively (10 proven tips for remote work)

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[@mkhan6922]

So clear, eloquent and straight to the point!

[@carolinesemiramis8278]

Hallo Phoebe my name is Carol, I am from Pará (Brazil), I just know you and love your video it is my dream work remotely for a foreign company and my english is in progress for it! I feel your videos will help me so much and thank you for this! 😉

[@VlogsWithZae]

This is my first remote job and I feel like working from home is a benefit because it’s always convenient and never late to work and is flexible

[@HonnyDipp]

I’ve been working remotely from home for over a month now and I absolutely love it! My company gave us the option at the start of 2022. I would loved to have a private office but i was able to create comfy office nook in our family room. My kids are grown now So I have the living area to myself during. It was the best decision I could’ve made!

[@jennifersutherland-miller2136]

I've worked remotely since 2008 and this is one of the BEST tips videos I've ever seen. I'm sharing it with my entire remote team (many of whom are new and still working on figuring out their balance) Well done Phoebe! Thank you!

[@yujinseol8769]

I’ve watched many videos on tips for remote workers and yours is the best so far, thanks a lot Phoebe, you’re awesome!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@alonsocruz6477]

Started my first day of remote work today and this is just what I needed!!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm so glad I was able to support you!

[@charmikawynes9563]

I really feel like this is the most helpful video I’ve watched. This will be my first work from home job and I find these tips very useful. I live in an apartment/dorm with 3 other people so the tips on letting them in on my job and making sure that they can help out with noise is very helpful. I also like the idea about the desk, it’s a good thing that my school provided us with a desk in each room.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Check out my other video on how to WFH with roommates. It's a lot easier to have a conversation up front than to try to fix a broken dynamic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foK9qp13qqaDfM0

[@aaliyahwialey]

okay so basically she’s giving us 10 productive ways of being the best remote agent ever .. she explains pay attention and stay focused & don’t let things that normally have your attention have it including TV, your phone, or making trips to the fridge!! Basically just pay attention and staying focused while working from home

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Remember, it takes practice! I still have to remind myself not to get distracted by my phone. But it's much easier now than it was when I first started.

[@aaliyahwialey]

@@BetterwithPhoebe okie dokie very helpful

[@more4ladysport]

Very well done! I start on Monday and will implement this.

[@michaelstarnes2297]

You hit it out of the park even by the first suggestion!

[@PapalPenguin]

My ideal home workspace will be my breakfast counter with a comfy barstool. I’ve thought about a desk but I’d want sit stand desk and that’s too expensive for now

[@Zoomieist]

Great video! This is my first work from home job and it will definitely be a change from being Active Duty but I am excited. I will have to get use to working from home because I have three kids that do demand my time so balancing that will be a challenge I’m ready to tackle.

[@workvideosforbusinessoffic9314]

thank you Phoebe, I am using your video for co workers in an accounting office. You have some of the best content I have seen.

[@kamilletutt3225]

Great job! I have previous experience with working remotely and you definitely hit it right on the nail with this one ! I really like how you iterated that just because it’s work from home does not mean that you have to work from home.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Things are opening up in many places and the weather is getting nicer. You can still work outside the home safely! Just experiment.

[@PAOLA-kl5hu]

Thanks and i love this video as Im struggling to adjust for the first time to work remotely as my office is in another city. It has been difficult as you know but those tips are 🎉

[@user-kp2xi6kx9p]

Absolutely agree with setting clear expectations and boundaries with housemates! Something I need to definitely work on to avoid future conflicts

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Check out my other video on how to do a WFH reset with your housemates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foK9qp13qqaDfM0

[@thegrateexperience3933]

Great Tips thank you for your help.

[@katerinagondarovskaya1789]

I like taking control of my time, and I struggled with time management when I was shifted to work from home last year. But I adopted a time tracker (Tmetric), and it did help me improve my skills with managing the time I devote to work and to enjoy my time outside working hours because without a time tracker I seemed to be addicted to work and be online 24/7.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm so glad you were able to create boundaries with that timer. That online 24/7 thing is what's driving so much burnout these days.

[@patricksaxon3983]

Sadly there still call centers and customer service centers that still has not left the 1980s.

[@feliciaparker9798]

Love it!

[@KUUMBAK]

Excellent tips and suggestions! Exercise is very important. Glad you included that because sitting around all day everyday is not healthy. Love the lipstick!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Thanks! I always link my lipstick in my description.

[@16mmDJ]

this is super inspirational, Phoebe. Thanks!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm so glad to hear it. What would you like to see next?

[@slabbertjohan]

Thank You for this. These tips are very usefull

[@dexteremrit3130]

Nice tips!

[@rafatassaf8430]

Love it! thank you!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanrosenbaum487]

Thank you, Phoebe. Great tips!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm really glad you liked it. I'm making more videos soon. Do you have any requests?

[@joshuapearson7060]

setting work from home expectations with your family that is pretty important

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Check out my video on how to do a WFH reset with your housemates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foK9qp13qqaDfM0

[@DeeTube691]

Thanks, Phoebe! More important now, in this climate with COVID-19, than ever!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Lots of people are having to learn it from scratch. What has been the most challenging part for you.

[@pollyanasunshine980]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Thanks for watching!

[@carollove8925]

Thanks for the excellent work from home tips Phoebe!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

You're so welcome!

[@DisneyDad]

Great tips! I work from home and these will definitely help someone just starting out!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm glad you liked them! What's your favorite part about working from home?

[@DisneyDad]

Better with Phoebe No commute!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

@@DisneyDad That's everyone's favorite!

[@citguy]

Thank you! Super helpful tips for someone migrating from part-time remote to full-time remote.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm really glad you enjoyed it! Which was your favorite tip?

[@citguy]

@@BetterwithPhoebe I think #6 "protect your work/life balance" is one that I struggle with right now. I'm setting alarms to make sure I know when to stop working in the evening.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

@@citguy Hey Ryan! Have your alarms been working? I'm back in the studio to make more WFH videos. Do you have any requests?

[@Chloeeezyyy]

Your specs are awesome! Great vid. 👌

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Thank you! I love switching up my glasses.

[@rgregorio]

Ive been working from home for the past 5 years. And this is by far the best video that I have seen. Our team will be meeting next week and one of the topics that have been assigned to me is to facilitate a presentation on how to work remotely effectively. Your video is really helpful, just wondering do you have a slide/presentation that I can use as a reference? Thanks in advance! 😊

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Thank you so much! I do corporate training and would be happy to support your organization. However I wouldn't be able to share my training deck with you unless we were working together. If you'd like to discuss setting up a training for your team, let me know and we can set up a consultation!

[@liliachang4911]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you subscribe. I'm back in the studio making more videos on this topic. Do you have any questions or things you'd like me to address?

[@duncandavidforssman]

You speak in a very engaging way, get to the point and address your audience well. I don't often make KZbin comments, but when I do, it's because the content is excellent. Well done!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I really appreciate that.

[@rochelles1993]

Very helpful tips for working from home 👍🏽

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Habitualstargazer]

Excellent tips and excellent content! Please keep up the great work 🙌🏽

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Thanks for the feedback. Do you have any questions I could make a future video about?

[@Habitualstargazer]

@@BetterwithPhoebe I have one question that you may have already addressed in another video, but if not, I'm often curious about workflow hacks to maximize productivity. For context, I just started a remote position with a new company and while I have the freedom to choose where I work, I'm still expected to work 9-5 hours Mon - Fri. What routines or systems have worked for you so that you're able to maximize you're productivity during your work hours?

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

@@Habitualstargazer Great question. I'm going to make a dedicated video on this but the short answer is, start experimenting with structuring your day and organizing your tasks on paper or with an app. Try to cluster like tasks together so that you don't lose momentum when switching tasks. If you are expected to be "online" try to carve out focused time, where you turn off IM and your phone and focus solely on one task either until it is finished or the period is over. I'm back in the studio making more videos so let me know if you think of anything else you'd like me to address.

[@AllThingsJenny]

Great tips!

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you subscribe! I'm making more videos on the topic. Do you have any problems or topics you'd like me to address?

[@parler8698]

Love your hair

[@shenishamoore1582]

This the best video tips so far

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Glad it helped.

[@carolfoutz6911]

that was awesome

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Thank you! You're awesome too. You got this!

[@miriamdavis2988]

My friend has been working remote since the pandemic started. She says she loves it because of all the flexibility it gives her. When I worked from home, i had a really hard time with it. But then again my “new position” didn’t give me any work or any direction so maybe with my new job it will be different? I’m def scared. I get easily distracted. Thank you for the tips

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Send me a DM over on Instagram and we can talk about it a little bit @betterwphoebe

[@patricksaxon3983]

I told my brother that he is so stupid for not closing down his Allstate offices and allowing his people to work from the home. Allstate should closed down their offices and save themselves more money to allow their agents to work from the home.

[@backseateats9513]

I have anxiety even working home :/

[@xtraflo]

I just got a position that allows me to work from home. So excited but I'm concerned that I may end up becoming Agoraphobic ... Any problems that you've encountered with that?

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

I'm an introvert so I was worried about this too. My natural instinct is to spend time alone or with close friends. Set a goal for yourself to spend time with people outside your household regularly (once it's safe! #COVID) and set a separate goal to meet with people in your organization regularly just to chat. Pay attention to how much time you spend alone, speaking to others, or with others. If you're mindful, aware, and intentional about getting social time in, you'll be fine!

[@xtraflo]

@@BetterwithPhoebe I appreciate it !! I like the idea that you mentioned about Setting up a day once in a while where you can work Outside of home. In my case, as long as I have internet access, I'm good.

[@FranzW876]

Hi Phoebe, I own a website development company and we are starting a content channel called "Startup Equity" where we discuss the tools entrepreneurs need to be successful. Once those tools is learning how to work remotely and this episode I found interesting. Do you think we could re-post your video?

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Hi Alexander, are you looking to post my video on your channel? I'd prefer you not do that. But I'm glad you enjoyed my video!

[@sentinel1602]

The first tip about working remotely is that you DON'T have control of that time. Continiue talking about how you take control of your time.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

Why do you say you don't have control of that time? I want to hear more of your perspective.

[@sentinel1602]

@@BetterwithPhoebe Every single tip for remote working, not only yours, sum it up to "act as if you are at the office". You know, the time that the employee buys from employers and with it, the privilege to control it. In the case of remote work it doesn't stop there, you become responsible for the working environment, equipment, control of distractions and so many others little and larger details which in the case of the office are controlled by trained professionals, at least in big corporations, and developed by scientefic method. Please don't get me wrong I found your advice useful and clever, my objection is that I don't see remote work as a way for the employee to take control of her/his time, rather the opposite. A way for the employer to extend his control on the free time of the employer. "Any color so long as it is black" as the famous reformer of working space and racist H. Ford used to say. Remote work gives control of your time as long as you work at least as hard and as long as at the office. PS Please forgive any expression errors, I am not a native speaker.

[@BetterwithPhoebe]

​@@sentinel1602 I agree that working remotely does put more responsibility on the employee to manage their space, but I disagree that it automatically gives your employer more control of your time. Each remote worker makes choices about their working hours regardless of whether they are afforded flexibility or are working set business hours. If I worked until 7 instead of 5, my employer isn't *making* me do that - even if I feel pressure from my company to do so. The added responsibility to manage our space also gives us freedom. Yes, you have to choose what color, but isn't that better than being stuck with Ford's black? Would it be better to be stuck in an office where everything is prescribed or in your home where you can craft an environment that suits you? I think this is a great idea for a video. I really appreciate your feedback. (And your English was great!)