Comments on: How I Beat the Remote Working Blues http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:38:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Lyss @ off topic chat http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-491597 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:35:02 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-491597 Working from home is hard going. It gets lonely and can be VERY hard to motivate yourself sometimes. I usually phone my mum, who tells me how lucky I am, not having to commute on a daily basis. And she’s right.

]]> By: Extreme Telecommute » Blog Archive » Online Resources for the Location-Independent Professional http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84405 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:17:41 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84405 [...] a recent post over at Web Worker Daily, Georgina posted about the remote worker blues. She writes about home-based telecommuting, but the idea translates to most web-based work. [...]

]]> By: gansvv http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84404 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:55:27 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84404 Good article. thanks!
While working internationally, often times the difference in time zones may even cause close friends relatives to react weirdly. Of course, waking someone up at 2am isn’t like catching them at their best. But this takes getting used too.
Running seemed to help me a lot, and I even went up to complete a half-marathon and more on the side.

]]> By: Mike P http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84403 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:39:28 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84403 good advice. it’s how i go forward every day. great article. thank you!

]]> By: Bob Iliff http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84402 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:42:33 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84402 Well, posting a comment on a blog about the loneliness of web working can help. But I think you have to be careful thinking a trip to the office will cure all. It can make things worse if your expectations are to re-charge. I think spending half an hour creating a new business idea is a therapeutic diversion that soothes because it helps you see the possibilities, and also the pitfalls of doing something radically different.

]]> By: LimeSpace – IT » Die Links der Woche – Juli Nummer #1 :-) http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84401 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:37:57 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84401 [...] Daily gibt Tipps zum Leben als “Homeworker” es werden Probleme behandelt die wohl jeder kennt der von daheim [...]

]]> By: jim http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84400 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:00:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84400 I actually started going back into the office after 6 months of working from home. I felt too disconnected and started to get cabin fever. It’s not as easy as everyone thinks

]]> By: Liz @ Extreme Telecommute http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84399 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:18:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84399 In my experience, the best remedy for the working-remotely-is-so-lonely days is to head back to the office for a couple of weeks. I usually work internationally, but I’m home now, and it’s amazing how going into the office disrupts my workflow. Turns out, I really value the silence that happens without ringing office phones, and I miss the extra sleep that is currently wasted on the shower/get presentable routine. (and I love working in my PJs)

]]> By: Michele http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84398 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:20:29 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84398 I work remote in Florida with the Corporate office in PA. Not exactly within driving distance to spend a day in the office. So, basically, I get out at lunch time and go for 10 min walks when I need a break.

]]> By: Fergal, Business Advice Forum http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84397 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:03:25 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84397 I find it helpful to use a countdown timer, when I’m not feeling motivated. I set it for say 20 mins and try to get as much work done as possible before it goes off. It helps build momentum and get me back into the swing of things.

]]> By: Eric H. Doss http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84396 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:15 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84396 @Palvo: Coworking is a great idea if you are lucky enough to find yourself close to other remote workers. Beer helps.

Personally, I’ve been working on these issues for a few months. I have been remote since Oct 2008 and have been really busy with quite a few projects until now. My workload is decreasing a bit now and the challenge for me will be finding other outlets for my energy.

I have started working out more: ran my first and second triathlon in March, have another coming up in September.

I’ve also thought about finding a local part time job that would get me out of the house. Something simple and only a few hours a week. Or volunteering on a regular basis.

Eric H. Doss

]]> By: Pavlo Zahozhenko http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-i-beat-the-remote-working-blues/#comment-84395 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:44:38 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/?p=15158#comment-84395 Have you ever heard of coworking? [wikipedia]
Surely, it includes some commuting, but you can minimize it by choosing a coworking center close to home.
If coworking is not an option, sometimes beer might be of help :)

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