by John Macdonald | Oct 7, 2023 | The250
I have found this one to be the most important one and the one that eludes most people. The great news is that it’s not that hard, but it does take some awareness and intention. In fact, for introverts (like me), using your remote toolset to work socially can be... by John Macdonald | Oct 6, 2023 | The250
OK, maybe that sounds silly, childish even, but I’ve found that taking breaks is one of the keys to unlocking the master of remote work. Like a commute creates a natural routine, the office environment naturally provides mental breaks in your day —... by John Macdonald | Oct 5, 2023 | The250
When you commute to an office, you have a routine. That routine serves the important purpose of transitioning you from your home self to your work self and back again. This routine is critical in transitioning your mind and body into the workday in the... by John Macdonald | Oct 4, 2023 | The250
You still gotta go to work, which means you need a spot. Creating a physical space helps bridge the mental transition to the workday and sets boundaries for the others in the house. Working from home full-time, or even just for a full day, is not the same as... by John Macdonald | Oct 3, 2023 | The250
Even though I started working formally from home ten years ago, my journey started about 15 years ago, in the middle of the night. At that time, I was burning the midnight oil from home just to keep up with my job as a programmer. Found myself thinking,... by John Macdonald | Oct 2, 2023 | The250
Ten years of remote work and still loving it, with all of its ups and downs. Over the next several days, I’ll tell you how I mastered the art. The transition began subtly. The first three years had me in the office three times a week, laying the groundwork for...