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Extroverts tend to thrive in social situations. They love meeting new people and can talk easily to anyone. Social interaction is a big factor for their motivation and work satisfaction.
As a result, working remotely as an extrovert can be difficult. Working alone there’s no water cooler chat or opportunity to test out ideas amongst colleagues. But, if you’re an extrovert who’s working remotely, you can still keep on track and get your social fix during the work day. Here’s our guide to how:
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Harness Your Skills
An extrovert has plenty of skills that can be put to good use as a remote worker. If you’re looking for new work, get on the phone or attend networking events to drum up some business. Self-promotion is unlikely to worry you in the way it might an introvert. And when you’re working with clients don’t always head for email. You’re great at communicating over the phone or in a video conference. And these methods are usually a better way to get across any ideas, concerns or questions you may have about a project.
Get Out of the House
There are lots of advantages to working from home – cheap coffee on demand and the ability to work in your PJs are just a few of them. But working from home as an extrovert can send you a little stir crazy. If you find yourself in need of a little human contact, head out and work in a coffee shop that provides good Wi-Fi. Or find yourself a co-working space where you can work alongside other remote workers, enjoy a little conversation and keep focused on the task at hand.
Team Up With Other Remote Workers
If you have any friends or acquaintances who also work remotely, team up with them to create your own co-working space at home. Even if it’s just for a day each week, working in the same space and taking occasional breaks for a bit of chit chat, can really help you to stay focused and satisfy your need for social contact throughout the day.
Stick to a Routine
If the hustle and bustle and colleague chat of an office environment has energised you in the past, you may find working alone that bit trickier. To avoid inertia, stick to a definite workday routine. This means getting out of bed at a set time – maybe in time to head off to the gym – working with breaks and a lunch break, and trying to clock off at a reasonable time each day.
Utilise Social Media
Social media is a great way to get your communication fix throughout the day. But we don’t mean stalking your ex or organising your next get together with friends. Network with other people in your field through messaging platforms like Slack, Ryver or even just a closed Facebook Group. You can bounce ideas off each other, get support when you need it and enjoy a little industry related chat too.
Do Something Social Every Day
Once you’ve finished work, try to do something sociable. It could be an evening out with a friend or just a phone call to your mum. Having some social interaction to look forward to at the end of the day, will make your time alone seem less daunting. Knowing you have a date to keep later will also help you to be more productive.
If you’re an extrovert who’s chosen to work remotely, you’ll already know that your social skills stand you in good stead for dealing with clients and generating leads. Just incorporate a little social time into your working day to make your remote working life an even greater success.
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