Remote work – are you dressing for success?
Dressing for remote working – what does how you are dressing say about you and your business ? We might not think about this very often, but with remote working/working from home becoming a prevalent feature of our lives as of late, it is very easy to slip into a fashion ‘faux pas’.
When working remotely, we need to ensure we still have our routine to ensure structure for our mind, body & soul. Our mental health is our wealth and will be the guiding light through very tough times, so when we are based at home we cannot let the anxiety and stress in the world become the sole focus. It may seem silly to think that what you wear can impact your daily mood, but when you think about it, as said by Dawnn, “what you wear has a powerful effect on how you feel”.- You need to be in tune with how you feel, your daily tasks and of course, dress accordingly. If you feel like staying in your PJ’s/lounge wear, do it. If you want to dress as though you are at work, do it. If you want to wear occasion wear, do it. It is all about listening to our minds and creating our outfit for the day.
- If you have an online work meeting from home (which will be a constant feature in the current climate) – what will you wear? will you apply makeup? will you style your hair? All of these questions will run through our mind, and consequently, set the tone for your meeting, how confident you feel & therefore how you are perceived.
This is a subject that could be spoken about at great length, but the one underlying point we want everyone to remember is: dress for how you feel.
Listen to your mind and let it guide you, some people may prefer to stay in lounge wear, whereas others prefer to change and get dressed for the day ahead spent at home.
Make sure what you’re wearing is a true reflection of the business you are running even though working remotely will more often than not require a slightly more casual feel.
What you wear affects your mood, so trust your gut & use your wardrobe to boost your mood.
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Suzanne Murdock
MD & Co Founder
Hi, I’m Suzanne Murdock - Co-Founder & Operator of The Hub Newry, a neighbourhood coworking and flexible workspace in the heart of Newry. For over 13 years I’ve worked closely with micro business owners, remote workers, growing teams and coworking operators, helping create calmer, more sustainable ways of working that support both people and performance. Alongside running The Hub, I also coach and mentor purpose-led business owners and neighbourhood coworking/flex space operators who are often quietly carrying a lot behind the scenes. My work focuses on helping people create more clarity, structure and momentum within real-life time, energy and capacity - without losing the human side of what they’re building. Much of what I write about here explores: • flexible and hybrid working • neighbourhood coworking and local business ecosystems • leadership, energy and decision fatigue • creating supportive environments where people can do their best work • balancing ambition with real life If you’re exploring workspace options, navigating change in your business, or simply trying to create a steadier and more sustainable way of working, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You can connect with me through The Hub Newry or email me at suzanne@thehubnewry.com 💛
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