Community Q&A

I used to spend 90 minutes commuting daily. Now that I work remotely, I want to use that extra time productively for personal or professional growth, but often just end up working more or scrolling social media. Ideas?

Feeling increasingly disconnected and experiencing mild burnout. How do you maintain mental wellness when working entirely from home?

I’ve been remote for months and struggle to stay motivated. What keeps you focused?

My work-from-home lunch game is seriously lacking – usually leftovers or a sad sandwich. Any tips for making midday meals more exciting without a huge time sink? And how do remote teams do ‘team lunches’ that don’t feel forced?

We use Slack and Zoom constantly, but I’m looking for other types of tools that could help our remote team brainstorm, plan projects visually, or collaborate on documents more effectively and perhaps even more enjoyably.

Networking feels harder when you’re not attending industry events or bumping into people from other departments in person. What are successful strategies for remote professionals to expand their network?

I’ve been struggling with blurring lines between personal and professional life since starting my remote job. Anyone else experiencing this challenge and found effective strategies?

I’ve been struggling to separate my professional and personal life since going fully remote. The lines keep blurring, and I find myself constantly checking emails or working late into the night. Looking for some practical strategies that actually work in the real world.

How are people actually tracking productivity for creative remote roles? Feels like just looking at tickets closed or hours logged misses the point entirely, especially for design or writing. What practical methods work without micromanaging??

Our fully remote team is efficient, but we’re missing those casual chats that used to happen in the office kitchen. How can we foster that informal connection and serendipitous idea generation virtually without making it feel forced?

Love having my dog around while I WFH, but the constant pleas for attention (or barking during calls 🤦‍♀️) can be a challenge. What are your best strategies for managing pets and staying productive when you’re on the clock?

Our team’s going remote soon. What tools do you swear by for communication and projects?

I worry about ‘out of sight, out of mind’ when it comes to career progression. Without being physically present in the office, how can I ensure my contributions are recognized and I’m considered for advancement opportunities?

Working remotely, especially if you’ve moved for a role but don’t have local ties, how do you actually connect with the local arts and entertainment scene? It feels harder to discover things without office chit-chat.