Ive also learned work, and when I work best.
This post originally appeared on theCrew blog.
A cafe or co-working space is the perfect choice in this case.
So when can you turn up the tunes?When youre working on something easy.
Interruptions
The working space you choose will also change how often youre interrupted.
Let me tell you: Headphones are not a replacement for a shut door.
On the other hand, co-working spaces can be great for networking and finding a community of like-minded people.
Remote workers miss a lot of the incidental social interactions of employees who work in-house.
Ergonomics
Where you work can affect your physical health.
iOS developerDavid Smithdescribed a tip Id noticed myself on his podcast,Developing Perspective.
It sounds strange, I know.
Which is a great thing for your body!
ChoosingWhenYou Work
Im amorning lark by nature.
My day usually looks something like this:
That means a standard 95 workday suits me pretty well.
But it doesnt suit everyone.
You might have family to spend time with or other commitments to keep up with.
UnderstandingHowYou Work
Understandinghowyou work can inform your choices of where and when to work.
One of the things I told her to think about carefully was howintroverted or extrovertedshe is.
If youre more introverted, on the other hand, you draw your energy from being alone.
This is where working from cafes or co-working spaces can come in handy.
You could also set up lunch dates, or take meetings or calls throughout the day.
Communication
Communicating in a remote team is a challenge.
Especially if you rely heavily on asynchronous communication, which teams distributed around the world often have to.
Filling in the gaps that are missing in text-based communication takes a lot of effort.
This isimportant for building rapportwith remote teammates and understanding the tone of each others messages better.
Theres no substitute for real-time communication.
Motivation
I tend to be extrinsically motivated and prone to stress.
Not everyone works the same way as me.
you better understand what helpsyouget things done.
Or you could use a tool likeiDoneThisto share each task you get done with your team.
Im one of those people.
I like to go out for brunch with my co-founder Josh sometimes.
Remote teams tend to be made up of people who show initiative and are good at executing.
Pay close attention tohowyou work, and use those clues to help you decidewhereandwhento work.
Most of all, dont be afraid to experiment.
Trial and error is your best friend when youre walking into the unknown.
She is a writer atCrewand was previously Buffers first Content Crafter and Head of Content at Attendly.
Images byLeremy(Shutterstock),Buffer,Fuzzy Science.
Additional photos byGavin St. Ours,8bar Bikes,Johan Larsson(Flickr).
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