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Home (Office) Improvement: Items That You NEED if You Work Remotely

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     In our last post, FBTB explained the key strategy for avoiding distractions when working from home: making and maintaining a steady routine. Our post provided essential questions one should ask when creating an effective work-from-home routine and highlighted the importance of sticking to this routine as closely as possible. So, how do you improve your remote work experience after you develop this routine? After you have your routine down, It's time to Accessorize! No, you are not being told to buy that clutch bag you've been eyeing. It's time to invest in a couple tools to improve your home workspace and ensure you stick to your routine!  Tools To Consider Noise Cancelling Headphones      Has this happened to you? You are trying to read through some important work emails, but your neighbors are remodeling their house, and all you can seem to focus on are the unpleasant clangs and clunks of construction noise. If so, you may be entitled to compens...

Help! I Want to Work, but the TV is Right There: Routine to the Rescue!

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     Have you recently transitioned from working in an office to a remote position at home? If so, your house has probably undergone a renovation. However, this renovation did not change the structure of your home; instead, it changed how you think of and view your living space. So, what sort of renovation am I speaking of? The conversion of your living room or bedroom to a home office, of course! In appearance, this conversion may be subtle. In practice, your productivity can be seriously impacted by your ability to stay focused on work matters in the same space you binge Netflix in your pajamas.      According to a survey conducted by Statista regarding the challenges of remote work in 2020 , 47 percent of employees cited managing at-home distractions as their biggest challenge to working remotely. This is probably not surprising to you. When working in an office, you don't have the option to stop what you are doing and nap in your bed or finally take c...

SOS! Navigating the Choppy Waters of Remote Work

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     In the wake of recent global changes, working from home has become a big part of many people's lives. For some, this is a welcome change, but for others, working from home is a daunting prospect. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you fall on, we can all benefit from some help adjusting to this new virtual climate. That's where From Bed To the Boardroom (FBTB) enters the chat. This blog is here to help you make the most of your home office and stay updated on the latest trends in remote work. As you've probably noticed, if you recently transitioned from in-person work to a remote position, working from home comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities, such as setting up a home office space that minimizes distractions or managing your time effectively.       This blog is filled with tips and tricks to help you navigate and thrive in the remote working environment. Finding a good balance between work and personal life is important, ...