Hacks for staying organized while on the road: tips for digital nomads
The great thing about being a digital nomad is that you can work from anywhere. The not-so-great thing is that it's easy to get distracted and lose track of what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and where it's going. So here are some tips for staying organized while on the road:
Create a digital filing cabinet.
When you're on the road, it can be difficult to keep track of all of your documents and files. It's important to have a system in place that allows you to easily find what you need when it's time to work.
Here are some tips for keeping organized:
Create folders for each client or project (e.g., "clients/client2") and place all relevant files inside that folder (e.g., contracts, invoices). This will keep things tidy and help prevent confusion about where certain documents are located.
Use a searchable database like Dropbox or Google Drive so that if someone needs access to one of these documents while away from home base, they'll know exactly where it is stored online without having to ask anyone else questions about where something might be located physically within the office space itself."
Ditch the paper and go digital.
You can use a digital filing cabinet to keep your documents organized.
Using a digital calendar will save you time, as well as reduce clutter and stress. It's also great for keeping track of deadlines, appointments and travel plans.
If you're an avid note-taker or journal writer (or both), try using Evernote instead of paper notebooks or journals. The app makes it easy to find what you need when it comes time to write down your thoughts or ideas!
Use tools like Asana or Todoist to keep you on track.
Another great way to stay organized is to use tools like Asana or Todoist. These tools allow you to create tasks and assign them due dates, as well as track your progress on those tasks. They also work across devices so that wherever you are, it will be easy for you to access them on your phone or laptop without having any trouble syncing between devices. You can also collaborate with other people using these tools if necessary--the possibilities are endless!
Google Calendar is another great tool for keeping track of important dates and events in one place where they're easy-to-see at all times (and also helps keep me from forgetting birthdays). We've all been there: You're traveling somewhere new when someone asks what day it is back home--and suddenly everything becomes a blur because all their plans have changed since leaving home! This won't happen again after setting up Google Calendar because now everyone knows exactly what's going on during this trip (or even just during today).
Use a daily planner like Day One or Things to keep you on top of your tasks, deadlines, and goals.
A daily planner is a tool that helps you plan your day in advance. It's important to plan your day so that you can get things done and stay on top of tasks, deadlines, and goals.
You can use a physical planner or an app on your phone such as Day One or Things.
Organize your email with Gmail filters.
One of the best ways to stay organized is with filters. If you're using Gmail, this can be done by going into Settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses.
You can set up a filter so that any email from a specific domain or sender gets automatically filed into a specific label or folder--for example, if someone emails me about work at my company's address (or even just "work") I want all those emails sent directly into my Work folder.
With filters like these in place, it becomes easy to find everything related to your business without having to go through every single one of your emails manually!
Keep track of important papers in an app like Evernote or OneNote.
When you're on the road, it's important to keep track of all your important papers in one place. For example, if you have a rental car and want to be able to access your insurance information quickly--or if you need a copy of your passport at any time--then an app like Evernote or OneNote is ideal.
These apps can be accessed on phones, tablets and computers (and even some smart watches!). They'll allow you access anywhere in the world as long as there's an internet connection available
Make it easy to find wifi when you need it by turning off cellular data while at home or at work.
If you're a digital nomad, chances are that you're always on the search for free wifi.
To make it easy to find and connect to free public networks when you need them, turn off cellular data while at home or work. This will ensure that your phone or tablet doesn't use up any of its precious allotment of gigabytes when it could be doing something more productive (like checking email).
You can turn off cellular data on your phone or tablet by going into the settings menu and turning off cellular data there. On an iPhone, this option is called "Cellular" and can be found under "Wi-Fi." On Android devices, go into Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming (or Mobile Data) and turn off Wi-Fi calling if applicable; then tap on Cellular Data Network Mode until it says Off . For computers running Windows 10: Click Start , type "Network" into the search bar at the bottom left corner of your screen , then click Change adapter options under Network connections near where it appears in alphabetical order along with any other network connections currently available on this computer . Right click on each adapter listed here--including those labeled Public Internet Access Points --and select Disable
You can get more done when you're not distracted by the chaos of being out in the world!
If you're a digital nomad, you probably spend a lot of time in front of your computer. You might even be working online right now! If so, these tips will help keep your workspace organized so that when it's time to focus on work, you can do so without any distractions.
Focus on one thing at a time. Don't multitask; instead of trying to do everything at once, pick one task and finish it before moving onto another task (or maybe even take breaks in between). This will help reduce stress and increase productivity by keeping things from piling up on your desk or inboxes.*
Don't say no too often! If someone asks if they can count on us for something important but not urgent--like getting lunch together next week--it's okay to say yes as long as we know how much time this will take away from other important tasks.*
We hope that these tips will help you stay organized and on top of your game while traveling. If you have any other hacks that work well for you, please share them in the comments!
