10 things to eliminate from your life to be more productive at work.

For most remote workers, staying productive can be challenging. These tips will help you get more done with less stress. Melissa Mackey on November 9, 2022 at 6:00 am | Reading time: 11 minutes.

Part 1 We’ve all seen how work has changed over the past two and a half years. Remote work, once rare, became the norm, especially in industries like online marketing which can easily be done remotely. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as 71% of workers were working remotely.

That said, many digital marketers already worked remotely.

I’ve been fully remote since 2012 and before that, worked hybrid (mostly remotely) for five years. I know many who have done the same. Remote work has its benefits and challenges. One of the biggest challenges is productivity. Being productive while working remotely has always been tricky. There are distractions at home that don’t exist in an office.

I would argue, though, that an office has distractions that don’t exist at home. Water cooler conversations, impromptu meetings, people stopping by your desk to chat, and an open-office environment – all are distractions that can make workers less productive.

Add to that the Great Resignation and tech layoffs due to a possible recession, and you might be overwhelmed and find it difficult to be productive no matter where you work. Not to worry – here are 10 things to eliminate from your life to be more productive at work.