It’s easy to find motivation as an employee in a traditional office, vs. as a Digital Nomad. You’re surrounded by co-workers all with their nose to the grind. There’s little room for distraction. Your team members are local as well as your supervisor. Your desk likely has motivational pictures such as family or vacation spots. There’s the clock that’s ticking time down to 5 pm, and the peripheral vacation on the horizon.

On one hand, there are some similarities between working in a traditional office and working as a Digital Nomad, but on the other, there are such vast differences that it can be challenging to find motivation. For instance, it’s easy to get distracted, burnt out, or generally unmotivated, as a Digital Nomad. Sticking to these 5 key steps will help you consistently slay at staying motivated in your work.

Muted Inspiration

The last highlight we are going to share is a general sense of feeling uninspired. This is especially true for writers, content generators, graphic designers, artists, etc. Not only can there be a lack of motivation due to missing focus, as mentioned above, but for many of us, we are unsure how to navigate such new territory. On one hand, there’s work to be done, deadlines to meet, projects to complete, clients and audiences waiting for our next move. But on the other hand, we can’t simply ignore the current situation and trek on as usual without addressing the elephant in the room.

For many of us, what once inspired our work and perpetuated the motivation behind it, is now missing due to global and social restrictions. The lack of nature, travel, social contact, daily routine, and other inspiring activities and sights, certainly has had an impact on the average remote worker.

We encourage everyone experiencing some, or all, of these effects of the pandemic while working remotely, to focus on self-care. It’s important to take care of yourself first and foremost. Finding a routine that works best for you around your work schedule can be extremely helpful. Finding ways to stay social, within social-distancing guidelines, is essential.

Know that this is temporary. There will be an end to this situation, even if it’s not in sight currently.

The current situation is grief for all of us. And while it feels heavy to carry alone, the great thing is that we are never truly alone – no matter where you are in the world. Especially now, we are in this together.

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