Working from home? Right now, that question applies to more of us than ever. Creatives, of course, have long been on the frontline of the home working space. In many ways, they are pioneers. From the copywriter, the graphic designer to the web developer, a laptop, strong connection and equally strong coffee is often all we need to ply our trade.<\/p>\n
For others industries though, the sudden onset of remote working has opened a gateway to a brave new world. And, as even the most seasoned remote worker veteran will attest, it requires real adaptation.<\/p>\n
One must be structured, determined and focussed.<\/p>\n
Be prepared for the dawning realisation that you actually love the office. That you\u2019ll miss the process of getting up. Of getting ready and going out. Of socialising in person and having all the tools you need conveniently on site. And what about the work-life balance? Well, when home becomes the place where you work, rest and play, the lines can become blurred.<\/p>\n
Of course, this needn\u2019t be the case. If you are prepared, the common pitfalls home workers stumble into are surmountable. In fact, many find that they are more productive at home than in the actual work space.<\/p>\n
From Panic Room to Cabin Fever: films about isolation are currently trending in people\u2019s watch lists. Indeed, the annals of cinema are writ large with examples of movies which explore the notion of isolation. Given that art imitates life, we\u2019ve rounded up 5 of the best isolation movies and considered what home working best practices we can take for them.<\/p>\n
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5 Cast Away<\/strong><\/p>\n For those among us who live alone and, therefore by extension, work alone, cast your mind back to Robert Zemeckis\u2019 Cast Away. The survival drama features Tom Hanks, who turns the tide of isolation on a desert island by befriending a basketball, Wilson. Now, of course, whilst we don\u2019t recommend your becoming this dependent on your sporting equipment, it does underscore the need to stay social. In the current climate, that means reaching out to friends and family via the multitude of connective apps on the market. And remember, your clients will likely be in the same boat. So strike up conversations with them and colleagues.<\/p>\n