Why Artist are Pros at Working From Home

Most people dream of working from home. The idea of not having to get up early and doing a long commute can be one worth pursuing. Not to mention being able to stay in your warm, cozy bed longer, can be the temptation of a lifetime. 

More and more people have learned that transitioning from an in-house job to a remote position isn't exactly what they thought. Although some things are still true like there's no commute, you don't have to follow a dress code, and you can snack all you want to, there are still some lessons to be learned on staying productive while at home.

Luckily, people can learn a lot from others who have worked from home long before it became a new commodity. One job role that requires plenty of dedication and on-time delivery falls with the artists in the world and if you want a pro to tell you how to manage your new remote life, then take some tips from the best. 

Here are a few reasons why artists are the pros at working from home and what you can learn from them.

You Still Have a Schedule

Whether you work remotely full-time or are part of a hybrid workplace, you'll still need to adhere to a schedule on the days you're home. Artists understand that their time is valuable, and if they want to deliver projects on time, they have to block out sections of the day to actually get work done. 

Part of doing this is understanding when you work best. Is your mind clearest in the morning or at night? Find your working niche by testing out different times in the day to complete your tasks. Once you've found the best time that works for you, make it part of your daily routine and watch your productivity soar.

There's no sense in forcing yourself to produce work when you're exhausted or not in the right frame of mind. You can avoid this by completing your tasks when you're most alert, just like the artists.

You Still Need to Take Work Seriously

You can't lounge and watch TV while working and expect to produce great results. Work should still be a priority and if you want to do your job well or prove to your employer that you can handle remote life, then treat your work like it matters.

When your working time starts, begin the mental transition from home to work time by getting dressed for the day. This doesn't mean you have to wear formal clothes, but taking a shower, changing out of your pajamas into clean fresh clothes, and getting yourself fully around will help you feel like you're being productive.

Not only do you want to still dress for the day, but you should find a spot in your home that you can look at like an office. Pick a space that helps you feel focused and eliminate distractions. It doesn't necessarily have to be the same place every day, but having a focus on doing your job in a place that will not tempt you to turn on the TV, is pretty important to getting things done.

Organization Will be Your Best Friend

Even though you're home and the structure may be more relaxed, you still need to know what your tasks for the day are. If you want to keep organized and knock those tasks off like a boss, you'll need to understand goal setting.

Artists have had to juggle their time and projects for years. Delivering to clients on a deadline is a pretty regular occurrence, and you can bet your artist friend knows how to structure her day and keep it organized. 

The way you organize may not look the same as everyone else's, and that's ok because your goal should be aimed at finding a structure that works for you. It could be creating to-do lists or batch working, whatever you decide, keeping track of deadlines, and knocking those tasks out a little at a time.

Artists may be pros at showing people how remote work is done, but you can learn too. Find your schedule, take your work seriously, and be organized. Before you know it, you'll have the remote lifestyle in a bag.