We\u2019ve all seen how work has changed over the past two and a half years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Remote work, once rare, became the norm, especially in industries like online marketing which can easily be done remotely.<\/p>\n
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as 71%<\/a> of workers were working remotely.<\/p>\n That said, many digital marketers already worked remotely.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been fully remote since 2012 and before that, worked hybrid (mostly remotely) for five years. I know many who have done the same.<\/p>\n Remote work has its benefits and challenges<\/a>. One of the biggest challenges is productivity.<\/p>\n Being productive while working remotely has always been tricky. There are distractions at home that don\u2019t exist in an office.<\/p>\n I would argue, though, that an office has distractions that don\u2019t exist at home.<\/p>\n Water cooler conversations, impromptu meetings, people stopping by your desk to chat, and an open-office environment<\/a> \u2013 all are distractions that can make workers less productive.\u00a0<\/p>\n Add to that the Great Resignation<\/a> and tech layoffs<\/a> due to a possible recession, and you might be overwhelmed and find it difficult to be productive no matter where you work.<\/p>\n Not to worry \u2013 here are 10 things to eliminate from your life to be more productive at work.<\/p>\n