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Them: Stop checking emails and work after office hours. Me: "What if a 5 minute intervention after office hours may catalyze the process of achievement (say getting closer to a sales closure)? Replying to a message 12 hours later vs in 2-3 hours makes a difference for the good for self." Them: "The company will expect you to work late everyday." Me: "Probably, they don't want me to stay late, just do a ample work everytime and be flexible with my schedule to balance life with work. If one can achieve things in lesser time, no boss stops its employees to leave on time, & even early." Them: "So what's your schedule like?" Me: "Nothing different, just check my work first and last thing everyday, including a couple of times during the weekend too. Just 5 mins each time should be sufficient." Them: "Baki consultants nahi manege!" (Other consultants wont accept it). Me: "I dont want consultants to agree to it, I just want sales, marketing & project managers to adapt to it. Consultants will follow." Them: "Tu pagla hai re!"

Let's Talk Working from Home: The Good, the Bad, and the Random Shower Breaks 🚿🌟 Pros: You call the shots on your schedule! I choose when I start work, maybe 9am but usually 11am, it's all about getting the job done. And hey, who says you can't indulge in a spontaneous shower at 2:45 pm (Just did this 10 seconds ago).... Cons: Admittedly, it's not always a party. Missing out on office banter and those impromptu coffee runs can feel a bit lonely. Plus, let's not ignore the occasional boredom that sneaks in. But hey, nothing a solid playlist can't fix. What's your take on the work-from-home life? Share your experiences! #WFH #RemoteLife #ChillVibes"

💼When working from home, it can be easy to forget how many hours you’ve actually work each week. ⏰ You don’t want to slip into being an unhealthy workaholic. 😄At the end of your day, shut down your computer and don’t check your emails anymore. 📥 Even though you are working out of your home, you need to keep your work life and personal life separate. 🖤 #AdminAssassin #officetips #homeoffice #smallbusiness #hinckley

𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀? I struggle with saying no to work after hours because I genuinely love what I do. To me, declining work feels almost like committing a crime, and I certainly don't want to feel guilty. However, I recognize the importance of setting boundaries to preserve personal time and well-being. I usually plan my days meticulously, reserving the post-work hours for personal activities like reading. Unfortunately, I often find myself unable to stick to this plan due to work commitments that extend beyond regular hours. This inability to say no impacts my personal time and well-being. I want to know how you manage the situations where I want to say no but find it difficult, not just with work but in other aspects of life as well. I believe saying no is an essential life skill, one that I possess in general but struggle with when it comes to work. I tend to take on extra tasks even when my bandwidth is limited because I know I can complete them. However, this often leaves me exhausted and triggers migraines that last for days, resulting in a backlog of work. How do you handle the challenge of saying no when you need to, especially when it comes to work or other demanding situations?

At work place, everyone has their idea of what is the most important aspect as a co-worker. You can respect that. But you can't listen to them all and do all the "right" things that they expect you to do. You can't, even if you wanted to, because you can't do a thing and at the same time the OPPOSITE of that thing. I don't think that I need to give any specific examples to prove that. It's just obvious. We are all different people who come from different backgrounds. Some people would insist that you have to be accessible during the working hours regardless. Others would say that it's ok that you take a break during your working hours if you need to and you work during other times at your convenience as long as you get the job done. Some people would value the presence in the office so much that they are tracking other people's time spent in the office. Others don't care at all where you do your work, or you live 5 hours flight away. Some people want to make personal friends at work. Others think it's better to have a separation between personal life and professional one. Some people feel alive in the office, others enjoys the freedom and gossip free life at home. Some people like to see people busy as a bee all the time, others think that's a sign of being bad at prioritization and time management. Let's not focus on specific behavior, but the principles: Being transparent, being fair, being respectful, being kind, being responsible, being reliable, being innovative, being efficient, and being productive. #wendysThoughts

Discover a career you're passionate about, and it won't feel like work at all. (This is why I stay busy during the summer) My dream life involves working daily, but... I prefer to avoid the typical 8-hour workday. I'd happily put in 16 hours today if... Tomorrow I can completely unwind. I love having full control over my schedule. I'm all about mastering "time management." I'm dedicated to - freedom. Working remotely has given me that freedom. I work through the summer because: I still get three days off each week I manage my tasks so I can relax every day I enjoy my job so much it doesn't feel like "work" Today, I'm working by the poolside. My daughter is having a blast. And so am I! Folks, create a life that YOU love. Find a job you�re passionate about Invest time now to gain more time later Always focus on what matters most to you You'll cherish your summer. You'll cherish every day. P.S. Do you prefer summer or winter?

Discover a career you're passionate about, and it won't feel like work at all. (This is why I stay busy during the summer) My dream life involves working daily, but... I prefer to avoid the typical 8-hour workday. I'd happily put in 16 hours today if... Tomorrow I can completely unwind. I love having full control over my schedule. I'm all about mastering "time management." I'm dedicated to - freedom. Working remotely has given me that freedom. I work through the summer because: I still get three days off each week I manage my tasks so I can relax every day I enjoy my job so much it doesn't feel like "work" Today, I'm working by the poolside. My daughter is having a blast. And so am I! Folks, create a life that YOU love. Find a job you�re passionate about Invest time now to gain more time later Always focus on what matters most to you You'll cherish your summer. You'll cherish every day. P.S. Do you prefer summer or winter?

WORKING FROM HOME 💻 There's no doubt that working from home comes with its advantages: - You can toss in a load of laundry while you work. - Enjoy freshly made, healthier lunches. 😋 - Skip the commute and avoid hours stuck in traffic. When I chat with others about working from home, the most common challenge they mention is getting easily distracted. However, I find it quite the opposite. For me, if I don't have a structured plan for my day, I can end up not leaving the house at all. I wake up, have my coffee, and think of one task I need to tackle. That often leads to another, and before I know it, I’ve been working non-stop, eating at my desk, and neglecting my productivity. I've discovered a great balance for my work-from-home routine. I divide my tasks into sections, assign strict time limits for each, and make sure to include breaks to step outside for some fresh air. I’m also most productive in the early morning, so I start my day off strong. Then, around 3pm (when I tend to lose focus), I head out to a coffee shop to continue my work. How do you structure your work-from-home days?

I started working from home back in 1995 and despite the lack of the technology we have today; I made it work. Even when office-based, I managed to run every morning before work or during lunchtime and made it work. Balancing a family, a long commute, and hobbies was challenging - we made it work. Working away from home four days a week didn't stop me from keeping up with training and hobbies. The key is determination - when you want something bad enough, you make it work. Stop making excuses and pursue your dreams. #WorkFromHome #Determination #NoExcuses

When I am working, This is what my phone looks like. 📵 Minimalist. Streamlined. Focused. If I’m going to use my phone before my allotted messaging and meeting times, I’m using it with intention. Having the phone like this trains your brain to use it as a TOOL 🛠️ Not a toy. If you’re anything like me, 10 seconds into unlocking the phone screen I can find myself down some social media or email rabbit hole only to lose focus on what I was previously working on. This was a common story for me until I fortified my phone for flow during working hours.* *Don’t worry - outside my scheduled working hours, my backgrounds are not dark, but full of color and the people that matter most in my life 😊 But work means work. Turn off to show up. Use your phone with intention, create more space for flow in your life. How do you make time for what matters during your work day? 💫