How can you develop resilience in remote work?

Goal[s] can and will change throughout the process. That's OK. But defining goals is one of the most important parts of any project or task, that is too often overlook or skipped. Progress can be measured by if and how is it helping achieve the goal. It helps us keep on track or reevaluate if the current goal[s] are still relevant. Questions like "what are we trying to achieve?", "what is the behavior we are trying to impact/change?" help defining the goal[s].

Defining the Goal is Important Task:- This requires Lot of Introspection and identify the Goal first. Then broke down it to Monthly and Weekly and Drilled down to Till Hourly. This require high discipline and self esteem to follow the same and implement the same.. SMART Framework is important tool used to identify and implement easily.. Anyone who want to achieve their ultimate goal they need to follow the time management and communication management with internal system (on their own) heart and brain to complete the task. Fix the target daily & complete it.. Once completed celebrate it and share it if not add the 2 task to next day..

Time management is Very Important:- Time is Precious than Gold. No body can buy back the Past time.. These are just examples of Proverb about Time.. Hence if we able to manage the time then we can able to manage everything better.. My ex project manager will have his calendar for next 3 months hour wise schedule prepared and circulated.. It was very inspiring for me same way we received one QC auditor schedule who is coming from Japan 6 months in advance with 10.05 am arrival.. 10.15 shop floor visit ... like in the year 2003.. i was surprised that time how much planning is required.. Hence time management will give half of the success..

Seeking feedback from Stake holders both formally and informally improves our skill and ways of working.. It is always good to get in touch with our counterpart whether Project manager or Friend or colleague to get the feed back is appreciable..

Some practical things I use to ensure my self care: - Block time every day for lunch. Seems too simple, but it helps reminding you to get away from your desk. - Try to exercise during all hands/ webinars, etc. You don't have to have your machine? Take the call while walking outside. - Block focus time on my calendar for self development. - Block time to thank a colleague every week or two. Appreciating others helps reflecting on your achievements. - Drink a lot of water. It keeps you hydrated, and also keeps you walking to the bathroom 😊(steps in, stepping away from your desk). - Find someone you can chat with and vent with. We all need some venting sessions, purely purpose to get it out of your system, so you can focus back on work.

Develop resilience in remote work by establishing personal routines and optimizing your environment. One way is to use ambient or Lofi music to boost focus during flow states. Another is to manage your calendar strategically, reserving specific times or days for meetings to maximize daily productivity. Also, remember the power of a change of scenery; stepping out for fresh air, regardless of the weather, can rejuvenate your mind. These practices help create a resilient, balanced remote work life.

Resilience is a mindset. I really connected with something a ski instructor once told me: "the most important part of falling is getting up". It's so simple and so true. People fail in life, we all do. But if you take those experiences and turn them into your motivation, it will make all the difference in the world. Sure, you can be sad or disappointed it difference work out they way you thought or hoped for. But if you learn from it and improve for the next opportunity - that's resiliency.