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21May 2020 by Jasmine

Healthy Work from Home Habits – How to be productive, focused, and happy

All blog posts, Health & Wellness, Working from home

According to Flexjobs,75% of workers believe they would be more productive working remotely. And it’s true, working from home does offer many advantages. No commute, fewer distractions, and a personalized workspace to name a few. So, where does this extra productivity come from? And does working from home automatically make you more productive? The answer is not exactly. Working from home gives you the potential to be more productive. But, it also has its unique challenges and distractions. People who are more productive working from home get a few things consistently right. They take steps to stay productive, actively create work-life balance and set up environments that make working from home easier. We’ll walk you through the basics of being productive while working from home, and creating boundaries for your…

7 Online Business Ideas Growing in 2020 (That You can Start and Run from Anywhere)

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started

Do you dream of saying goodbye to going into an office every day? Maybe you want to work from the comfort of your own home. Or run a business from the beaches of Thailand one month, and a cafe in Amsterdam the next. Well, you can. Gone are the days where starting a business requires a large capital investment. It’s entirely possible to start your own company from anywhere today. And many of these options can be started for less than $1,000. Even if you want to hire employees, your team can work remotely. Most of the work we do today is online. As a matter of fact, this is also true for team members that share an office. A lot of the work is still done, stored, and…

Home Office Essentials for Productivity, Focus, and Wellness + Optimizing for Your Senses

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started, Working from home

Becoming self-employed (or working remotely) can be an exciting and liberating career-move. But, if you’re not careful, all that freedom might seem overwhelming. When working from home, it’s easy to let the work/life blend get a bit blurry. Working in pajamas seems nice at first, but it’s a slippery slope to lost motivation, productivity, and joy. So, it's crucial to set up a home office that supports your work and work-life balance. If the word “office” still makes you cringe, fear not. Think of your home office as your dojo, studio, library, whatever works for you. Just make sure you take some early steps to set yourself up for success. With this in mind, we’ll outline a few general rules to help you avoid the pitfalls of working from home.…