9-5, Monday-Friday, in-person office work are all relics of the past. Let's revolutionize how you live by changing how you work. Usually, I share

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2024-11-07 21:30:15

9-5, Monday-Friday, in-person office work are all relics of the past. Let's revolutionize how you live by changing how you work.

Usually, I share insights on topics where I have nearly a decade of experience and can speak with confidence. This is not one of those topics 😅

Over the past few months, I've been asked about juggling WFH life with the demands of a little one, but I've hesitated to respond. Seven months into my journey as a new parent, I'm finally ready to share some thoughts (thanks to a gentle nudge from James, a fellow subscriber).

It's been a steep learning curve, and I still feel like a beginner. That said, here are a few strategies that have been helping me navigate this new chapter:

In a remote work environment, the overwhelming freedom of an autonomous work culture can often lead to decision fatigue. This is a real productivity killer. Now, with a baby added to the mix, you've just multiplied that decision fatigue by 100.

To combat this, I make sure I know exactly what I'm tackling before I even sit down to work. I have themed buckets of work I need to do each week (ex. reach out to three people), so at the start of the week, I just need to fill in the details. Taking the 10 minutes to define the specifics for the week saves me so much time and energy.