The idea of a workation, where you combine work and vacation, can be appealing to those looking for a change of scenery. But working in a different location can also bring challenges, such as distractions that can make you less productive at work.
A workation is a great way to escape the daily routine and gives you a chance to get your work done in a relaxed environment. But to get the most out of your workation, it’s important to protect yourself from distractions. Temptations abound when you’re in a different environment! In these blogs, we share some tips to minimize distractions during your workation and maintain your productivity.
Create a productive work environment
A quiet and uncluttered workspace can play an important role in minimizing distractions. You will experience the same at home. Keep things neat and organized so you are not distracted by clutter or a lack of order. The environment in which you work can have a big impact on your productivity. The fewer distractions you have, the less likely you are to be unable to concentrate on your work. Therefore, make sure you have a good workspace. That’s your homework before you travel.
It is your responsibility to make sure you can work productively during your workation. Therefore, the accommodations we partner with for groups are all equipped with good workstations, have good wifi and other amenities you need to do your job well.
Make a schedule for your workation
One of the biggest distractions during a workation can simply be the temptation to relax and not work. To resist this temptation, it is important to schedule your work. This will help you stay focused and ensure that you spend enough time on your work.
Make a list of the tasks you need to do and schedule them at different times of the day. In doing so, be realistic and make sure you have a good balance between work and free time. Make sure you also schedule enough time for fun and to explore your destination. You are going to work from another place for a reason! Do you have a time difference? Then take this into account and consider which hours you can work at the same time with your colleagues and clients in the Netherlands. By planning your work week well, you create a structure that helps you stay focused and get the most out of your workation.
Avoid distractions and stimuli
Distractions are everywhere, especially when you are in a different place. The easiest way is to avoid these distractions and protect yourself from temptation. Here are some tips for avoiding distractions during your workation:
- Keep your eyes on the price: working from abroad is great, but you are responsible for your own productivity and quality of work.
- Realize well that if you neglect your work, you will have to make up for it at another time.
- Deadlines are deadlines, don’t delay your work but take responsibility.
- Sit in a quiet room, where you have few stimuli
- Do not go to work in a café if you know you are easily distracted, you will make things unnecessarily difficult for yourself.
- Use noise-cancelling headphones, this way you shut out ambient noise.
Use a timer
A timer can be a useful tool to keep yourself focused and minimize distractions. Set a timer for a particular task or work period to help you focus. When the timer goes off, take a break before getting back to work. This is THE time to enjoy your surroundings. Go for a nice lunch walk by the beach, get a nice sandwich at the bakery or enjoy the sunshine for a while.
Read more tips for a productive workation here.
