5 tips for staying on track during your workation

Working away from the office can be great. A new inspiring location and perhaps some great weather. Lots of stuff to go and see. Distractions are everywhere when you are not at your regular office.  So it can be a challenge to stay on track with your work goals. 

Before you head out of the office, take a look at your schedule. Realistically assess how much time you’ll have for the work that you want to accomplish. Too many work plans can be a recipe for disaster.

The idea of a workation is to go out and enjoy. Make the most out of your time and balance your work and holiday plans. Not to get completely behind or even get drowned in your work assignments.

Being away from the office can blur the lines between work life and holiday life start to blur. It can be tough to stay focused on your goals. If you find yourself struggling to stay on track when working away from the office then this might help you.

These are 5 easy-to-apply tips so get the best out of your workation. From the working perspective. 

When you are on a workation, it is important to find a dedicated workspace. This can be a challenge. Not every hotel room or other type of location is outfitted for work. However, it is important to have a space where you can focus on your work and get into the right zone.

You might find a great workspace in the lobby or the restaurant. Find some relaxed coffeehouses or other hotel lobbies where you can sit down and get some work done.

Other options are co-working locations. These can be rented for a day or longer. This could help you tremendously in concentrating on your projects.

Let your family and friends or colleagues know when you’ll be working. So they don’t distract you or disturb you while you’re trying to focus. Explain that even though you’re in the same place, you’re still working.

Making clear arrangements for these boundaries will help you. This will make sure that you can get sufficient deserve quiet and concentration time. 

Start each day by making a list. Make a list of everything you need to accomplish before clocking out for the day. Having a visual reminder of what needs to be done will help keep you on track.

Without this clear task list, you might get sidetracked by less important tasks (or taking too many breaks). Your location might be tempting to go out and get explored. Focus on the things you want to get done – you can reward yourself later.

It’s important to take breaks throughout the day. Both to clear your head and avoid getting burnt out by too much work (or sitting in one spot for too long). Every couple of hours, get up and walk around for a few minutes, stretch, or grab some coffee or water. 

And don’t forget to take a real lunch break! Getting up and away from your desk will do wonders for your productivity levels later in the day. 

Make sure to reward yourself for a job well done. Finally, once you’ve accomplished everything on your to-do list for that day, it’s important to give yourself a little pat on the back. 

Whether it’s taking the rest of the afternoon off to relax, going for a walk, or grabbing a drink, find something that will help you unwind and feel good about a job well done. 

Celebrate your successes, big and small—you deserve them!

Working away from the office from other locations has its perks. But it can also be tough. It can be tough to stay focused when there are so many distractions around. 

By following these five tips, however, you should be able to stay on track and get just as much done—if not more—than you would’ve at the office! We’ve also made a list of tips for working from a hotel room.

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