Do you have a dedicated space to work?

Interview with Phil Strazzulla, an entrepreneur enjoying the health benefits of remote work

I do have an office in my apartment, but almost always spend time working in my kitchen for whatever reason.

I've done a few days at co-working spaces, but much prefer to just be at home.

Also, in the Summer, I work outside a lot.

A curiosity for remote work led Phil to make it a primary work arrangement. Hear how it has helped to improve his health and impacted his approach to rest.

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Interview with Kati, a co-founder shares her tips for juggling multiple side hustles

​We moved to a smaller house about a year ago, after four of our six kids moved out. In our old farmhouse, I had an office with a window set up as my dedicated workspace.

Since we've moved, the only available area doesn't have a window. I've tried working in there, but it feels too claustrophobic for me, so now I work from my couch!

Kati has made a career at using the internet and gig economy to her advantage—see how she successfully manages multiple side hustles and a business.

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Interview with Mindi, a content manager and social media strategist

Yes! I think it's critical to have a workspace dedicated specifically to getting remote work done. I have a "desk on wheels" in one of the rooms in our condo.

It's awesome because I can move it around to give myself a more tropical background (view from my window) when I'm doing video calls with clients or face it towards a blank wall when I need to concentrate.

A ten-dollar per hour social media gig got Mindi hooked onto remote work—see how she meets her client and business goals and manages time zone differences.

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Interview with Grainne, a professional writer and content marketing manager who works remotely

I work from home, and I have a workspace set up in the living area, but you'll often find me on the sofa with the laptop too.

Grainne's freelance work led to her landing a remote work job—see how she manages distractions and balances her work with Buckets.co and her clients.

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Interview with Josephine, an integrated content producer traveling the world

I work anywhere. I work in my bedroom. I work in coworking spaces. I work in cafes. Friend's houses. Anywhere. Honestly, I'm very flexible! I don't even feel like I have a place to call home at the moment, haha.

Josephine got a dream gig of traveling while engaging in her passion for digital storytelling. Hear about the work she is doing to bring awareness to remote work.

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Interview with Drei, a WordPress Developer describes her methods for staying focused

I do have a dedicated workspace. It is composed of my table, chair, my laptop, an extended monitor, and my BT mouse.

When I get tired of working in my house, I usually invade my friends' offices, and I work from there. I also work in co-working spaces, coffee shops, and restaurants.

In percentage form: 70% - at home 5% - crash friends' office 5% - coffee shop 10% - co-working spaces 10% - restaurants

A demanding office job gave Drei the motivation to seek out remote work. See how two surprising entertainment apps & a six-hour workday allow her to live her best remote work life.

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Interview with Wilbert, an ESL teacher that remotely teaches English to kids

When I’m at home, I normally do my work in my room. I have a basic PC setup as well as a laptop, in case I need to move around.

It’s very important that you work in a quiet environment so that you can be more focus on the task at hand and not be interrupted.

Because for some of us, we tend to lose our momentum in doing the required task if in cases that someone interrupts us or diverts our attention to something else.

Wilbert is an ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher that made the jump to remote work to gain more freedom from his office job.

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Interview with Rose, a co-founder growing the impact of remote work

Yes, and that's key for me. I need it for my remote role, but for my own work, it also makes such a difference. I didn't in the early days when I started working for myself, so I would work where I could, and that was fine starting out.

I would say for anyone in that position a good pair of headphones will be so helpful. Also, talking to family and friends about the fact that you need to not be interrupted.

I also know lots of people who don't like working from home and instead use a co-working space or other office space outside of their home.

I think it's important to learn what works for you. Part of what I love about my workspace is I get to cover it in whiteboard sheets (my office is a bit too small for actual whiteboards), and I can stand and brainstorm when I need to.

Rose balances part-time SEO work with leading Grow Remote—see how she optimizes her time to build a community and resource for remote workers.

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Interview with Erin, a videographer who found her freelancing niche

Not really to be honest. I like to switch up my location so my days don’t feel too monotonous. I like jumping around to different coffee shops and then even at home, I’ll mix up between working at my desk, couch, or the kitchen table.

Erin is a videographer who carved out a successful freelancing niche—see how she optimizes her time and plans for the ups and downs of freelance work.

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Interview with Emma, a founder helping companies shape their remote work policies

Yes – my office is at home, downstairs. The best part is that it is in a separate part of our house, and I can shut the door to my office on the weekends/ evenings to provide some semblance of separation between work and home.

Emma carved out her own remote work niche—see how she manages her own virtual law firm while maintaining work/life balance.

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