{"id":223,"date":"2021-11-09T12:10:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T07:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efficise.com\/blog\/?p=223"},"modified":"2026-01-17T15:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:33:33","slug":"leverage-technology-to-boost-your-productivity-while-working-remotely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.efficise.com\/blog\/virtual-assistant\/leverage-technology-to-boost-your-productivity-while-working-remotely\/","title":{"rendered":"LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WHILE WORKING REMOTELY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Pandemic has changed the way we used to live, work and socialize. We had to adapt and adjust to the new normal. Technology has been our greatest friend in these testing times and remote working has become a part of the new norm of work life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s how to leverage technology to your benefit and be more productive while working remotely:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure effective communication through technology<\/b><\/p>\n

Communication plays a vital role in remote working. The major part of remote working depends on clear, prompt and effective communication. Talk in real-time by video conferencing. Use <\/span>Zoom<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Google Meet<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Google Duo<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>GoToMeeting<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Briefing<\/span><\/a> or any other video conferencing tool to ensure consistent workflows when working remotely. Use secure messaging and calling apps that provide end to end encryption messaging features to secure your conversations and work-data exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use Anti-Distraction apps to ensure focus and timely completion of work<\/b><\/p>\n

Social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. can take up a lot of your time; the time you could’ve spent productively on your work or other important matters. These apps distract you, waste your time and play a grave role in increasing procrastination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anti-distraction apps help you focus and block distractions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Following are the four best anti-distraction apps:<\/span><\/p>\n

Freedom<\/span><\/a> for blocking distractions on all your devices at once.<\/span><\/p>\n

Serene<\/span><\/a> for planning and following through on deep focus sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cold Turkey Blocker<\/span><\/a> for scheduled system-wide blocking.<\/span><\/p>\n

RescueTime<\/span><\/a> for time tracking with built-in website blocking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adopt Pomodoro technique to enhance productivity<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Pomodoro is a time management method that uses a timer to break up work into several segments (traditionally 25 minutes) followed by small break intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking smart breaks to increase productivity and avoid burnout is a smart decision that will have positive effects on your work style, mental health and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following are the 6 best Pomodoro timer apps reviewed by <\/span>Zapier<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Pomodor<\/span><\/a> for a simple web-based Pomodoro timer<\/span><\/p>\n

Marinara Timer<\/span><\/a> for a shareable web-based Pomodoro timer<\/span><\/p>\n

Forest<\/span><\/a> for a mobile Pomodoro timer<\/span><\/p>\n

Be Focused<\/span><\/a> for Apple users<\/span><\/p>\n

KanbanFlow<\/span><\/a> for combining Kanban with Pomodoro<\/span><\/p>\n

Toggl Track<\/span><\/a> for combining Pomodoro with time-tracking<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep your work-related files on the cloud<\/b><\/p>\n

When creating a new work file or making an important document; make sure all your work-related activities are automatically backed up to the cloud. <\/span>Use <\/span>Google Drive<\/span><\/a> , <\/span>Microsoft OneNote<\/span><\/a> or keep your work-related files on cloud storage apps like <\/span>Dropbox<\/span><\/a> , <\/span>Box<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>pCloud<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Sync<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Block out  notifications during and after-work hours<\/b><\/p>\n

Notifications can distract you from whatever you\u2019re doing at the moment. Every time your mind wanders from your work, you waste time and energy getting back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is quite difficult to keep working hours separate from after-work hours while working remotely. Block all notifications across devices:<\/span><\/p>\n