VIDA Coworking explores the best ways to live your best remote work-life. 

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Working remotely in Portland is the best, right? It offers the ability to create a great work-life balance thanks to everything this city puts at our fingertips. Plus, remote work allows the freedom to, say, run an errand and do school drop-off/pick-up between daily tasks and meetings. 

A remote worklife also grants the opportunity to select and customize your office space as you wish. You can work remotely in Portland, Oregon, where you want, when you want – whether that’s at home or elsewhere. 

Despite the many advantages of working remotely, there can be some downsides. Maybe your kids are blasting the television in the background during meetings. Or perhaps you’re alone in your office and miss connecting with others in person. To combat this, VIDA Coworking has curated a list of tips to help you successfully and happily work remotely in Portland. 

1. Explore the Best Places to Work Remotely in Portland

There are many great locations to work remotely in Portland, such as coffee shops (See See Motor Coffee Co. is a personal fav), local libraries, parks or home offices. As long as there’s WiFi, there’s a way. But, coffee shops can be loud. And home offices can be isolating… 

Enter: coworking spaces. They’re the perfect landing spot for a productive remote workday. 

VIDA Coworking always has high-speed WiFi, among many other incredible amenities, including craft beverage service, healthy snacks, conference rooms, a podcast studio, workout studio and more. Everyone at VIDA is also there for the same reason: to have a productive and successful workday. That means you’re surrounded by other ambitious remote Portlanders ready to focus on their work while simultaneously enjoying a fabulous atmosphere. 

2. Take a Break from Your Computer — and Know Where to Go

We don’t mean just taking your lunch break. Sitting in front of a computer all day isn’t good for the eyes, back or mental heath. It’s important to also take several breaks throughout the day. Go for a walk, find a nearby park, hop on VIDA’s Peloton, go for a short hike or find a community pool. All are great options for taking back-to-back calls while changing up the scenery.

VIDA Coworking space is also near Buckman Field Park, Holladay Park and Oregon Park. Just over the Willamette River, VIDA coworkers can enjoy hiking trails, including Marquam Nature Park and White Pine Trail. VIDA is close to several local pools, too. Choose from Grant Outdoor Pool, the Northeast Community Center and Matt Dishman Community Center.

3. Take Care of Your Body and Mind

Self-care is so important, especially for those with a full-time remote job balancing work and home life. Take care of your body and mind with self-care practices. Carve out time to move your body, set aside meditative moments, keep a gratitude journal… Essentially, do at least one nice thing for yourself each day, even if that’s simply sitting in the sunshine with a favorite snack. Give yourself a break – or, rather, a reward.  

VIDA Coworking has many opportunities for self-care right in our coworking space. In fact, if you don’t want to, you don’t even have to leave the building. Our fitness studio is equipped with a Peloton bike, treadmill and pilates studio. There are yoga, meditation and strength training classes available on demand. VIDA also has a comfy (and stylish!) lounge area as well as professional development opportunities for when you want to advance your skills. 

Need a more productive and exciting workspace? Contact the VIDA Coworking team at hello@vidacoworking.com for more information about how we can offer you a fantastic remote workplace.