By this time next week, spring will be in full swing! As someone who doesn’t work out of a traditional office, you should consider some ways to spring clean your remote work lifestyle. What can you do to bring more life to your work area? Could your workspace use some de-cluttering? How else can you spring clean your working-from-home routine?
Clear out your cyber clutter.
How much time do you spend, each day, clearing out spam emails? They’re pretty annoying, aren’t they? Take some time to overhaul your virtual workstation by clearing out the cyber clutter. We’re not just talking about emails here. VirtualVocations.com reminds us to clean up our desktops by creating new folders to organize existing files. We should also delete files that aren’t needed while being sure to save important documents.
“Because digital formats aren’t visible like your garage or kitchen, you may not even notice how disorganized and cluttered you’ve become,” notes the site, “You may have ignored security updates, lost emails, or not been able to find important documents. If this describes you, now is the time to clear out the cyber clutter.”
Keep a positive mindset.
We understand that this can often be a lot easier said than done. However, it’s important to start each work day with a positive mindset. Sometimes, the only clutter that needs to disappear is the negative energy you tend to bring into work. Consider the benefits of not having to get up early to prepare yourself for a long commute. Clear your mind of negative energy and enjoy being productive, knowing the benefits it will provide your business.
“Be positive,” encourages Becky Simon on Smartsheet.com, “Maintain your friendships, tend to self-care (whether that’s basics like regular doctor visits and exercise, or treats like a spa day or sports game), and develop your relationships in the office, too.”
Create a new before-work routine.
Arguably, the most important part of your work day is the hour or two before your work day starts. Are you mentally and physically prepared to handle the rigours of your job? As VirtualVocations.com encourages, starting a routine before work can put you on the right track for success. The site reminds us all to wake up and stretch, shower and brush our teeth, eat breakfast and unwind a bit before getting the work day started.
“If your remote job offers flexibility, you may also want to add a bit of exercise to the routine such as a morning jog, walking the dog, or a quick yoga session,” the website adds, “The idea behind this routine is that you mentally prepare for work, avoiding burnout or a sluggish start in the process.”
Accept credit and debit card payments from home.
At Unity Payments, we strive to provide all of our customers with the ultimate experience in payment processing. With our Virtual Terminals, you’ll be able to accept digital payments from home with ease! Turn your computer, tablet or mobile phone into a credit card terminal and begin seamlessly processing secure remote commerce and over-the-phone credit card transactions.
To get started, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-661-3761 or email us at info@unitypayments.ca.
