Was sind einige effektive Möglichkeiten, um eine Work-Life-Balance aufrechtzuerhalten, während Sie aus der Ferne arbeiten?

Accepting the inherent impossibility of staying on top of every development at all times was a crucial mindset shift for me. While the industry's demands are unrelenting, acknowledging that we are the ones in control of our own time empowers us to craft a schedule as journalists that aligns with our well-being and professional goals. The importance of managing anxiety cannot be overstated! It took me recognizing my personal limits and prioritizing self-care to finally develop the resilience to deliver insightful stories without succumbing to the overwhelming pressure of the 24/7 influx of information.

Scheduling is a great tool that we use frequently, even if it is to take a break. Once things are on the calendar you can work to book appointments and such in the free times. Calendar management is used in conjunction with this as we make sure to block out some time each day that team members can focus on administrative duties as well. We find that our team members do not feel overwhelmed and that they stop working at more appropriate times to create work life balance.

Breaks are the one tool that we encourage our team members to take on a daily basis. We do find that our remote workforce does not take breaks as they should, so we have begun having them add these to their calendars so that it is already a space reserved to stop working. While we can not guarantee that this will happen, we are at least making sure that they have the time set aside. We continue to encourage this on a daily basis and are finding that more of the workforce has started utilizing the time that is there.

Remote work does have some challenges and social interaction is one of them. We have found that our Employee Resource Groups have helped with this and we have challenged our Managers to come up with team activities such as trivia or playing a game online. We also encourage our team members to volunteer for causes such as habitat for humanity, one of our corporate supported Causes or something in their local area.

I have looked at remote work as an opportunity to get out of the house for events/outings that I really want to do and may not have been able to when I worked in office full time. Something as simple as getting a library card and going to the library at the end of the day gives me something to look forward to. My employer also really values non-profit and volunteer work. It's a great way to get out into your community and interact with people, all while helping others!

Communicate! When a project team or a meeting group convenes, the organizer could send out ice-breakers to warm up the virtual room. Questions can include: "What's are you streaming or reading this week?" or "What is the highlight of the holiday meal for you?" or "What's the vacation destination you have in mind for this year?" Let the group savor the moment for a few minutes and then convene the meeting. Afterward, these quick shares will often expand into separate conversations as new common interests are found. Celebrate! When goals are completed, by a team or by an individual, applaud the win. Even if it’s just a victory lap around the block, take it. Every "win" is a triumph, whether a personal best or a team milestone.