Life as a remote worker has many advantages, but also its own challenges. While it is true that everyone can have control of their time, this doesn’t mean that it’s easy to find the balance between productivity, social life and wellbeing.
If you are thinking about working remotely from Madrid (or planning to do so), at Borich Houses we’ve put together a few tips to help you make the most of your experience.
Why choose Madrid to work remotely?
Madrid, besides being the capital of Spain, has become one of the favourite destinations for freelancers, digital nomads, and remote workers from all over Europe. This is due to several reasons:
It has a vibrant international community
The weather is pleasant for most of the year
It offers excellent connectivity for remote workers
There is a wide range of coworking and coliving spaces
Its strategic location makes travelling around Europe easy
In summary, this city combines quality of life, culture, gastronomy, and opportunities to connect with like-minded people. When you add to that the rise of coliving spaces in Madrid, it becomes one of the most appealing destinations for remote workers.
How to be more productive working remotely from Madrid?
1. Find the perfect space to live and work
One of the biggest challenges for remote workers is dealing with loneliness. That’s why more and more people are choosing to live in a coliving space in Madrid. A coliving is more than just accommodation – it’s a way of life based on community, created by sharing common areas while still maintaining your privacy.
Room or studio: what to choose?
If you are looking for this experience, Borich Houses is one of the best coliving in the centre of Madrid. It offers exceptionally designed rooms and studios, as well as modern common areas, which have been designed for international students and remote workers.
2. Create a routine that works in Madrid
Make the most of the mornings
Madrid is a very dynamic city since early in the morning and the city centre is even more so. By living in Borich Houses, you can go for a walk in the Palacio area, have a coffee on a terrace or take advantage of the early hours of the morning to do some deep work.
Connect with others
The diverse range of people who come to Madrid has led to the rise of events designed to foster connections among participants. There’s a wide variety to choose from, but the main types include networking events, language exchanges, tech meetups, entrepreneurship talks, dance classes, and much more.
Include physical activity in your day
Being a remote worker is equal to spending several hours of your day sitting down. To deal with this issue, you can join running groups, outdoor yoga, pilates or dance classes. Borich Houses Coliving is located right in the centre of Madrid, which is a great advantage since this area concentrates the largest offer of leisure and sport activities.
3. Use digital tools to optimise your day
In order to offer you tools for better time management, here are some apps and digital platforms that every remote worker should have:
- Notion: This tool helps you organise your projects, tasks, ideas, and even your personal life – all in one place. It’s also perfect for planning your medium- and long-term goals.
- Slack: Ideal for maintaining smooth communication with remote teams, regardless of time zone differences. Plus, since it’s available on mobile devices, it helps you keep work conversations separate from personal ones on apps like WhatsApp.
- Google Workspace: Keep all your files, emails, and calendar in the cloud, so you always have everything you need to work at your fingertips. And because it’s all digital, sharing with your team is easy, boosting both collaboration and productivity.
- Toggl: Use this tool to track your time and identify which activities are consuming it. Without a doubt, it’s an excellent resource for improving self-management and making your workday more efficient.
4. Organise your day with effective methodologies
Spending the whole day indoors can have a negative impact on your productivity. Below, we’ve listed some useful methods to help you make the most of your workday while living in a coliving space:
Pomodoro Methodology: working with smart breaks
This method consists of organising your day so that you work for 25 minutes at a time and then take a 5-minute break. Additionally, every four cycles it is recommended to take a longer break of 15-30 minutes.
By following these recommendations, you will be able to avoid mental fatigue and stay focused for longer.
Time blocking: design your day by blocks
This methodology is very effective, as it is oriented towards dividing the day into blocks of time for specific tasks. This allows a better understanding of the daily tasks as it is very visual and works well in calendars such as Google Calendar.
Ivy Lee Technique: prioritise 6 tasks
At the end of your working day, write down the six most important tasks to be completed the next day according to their priority. At the start of the new day, start with the first task on the list, i.e. the most important one.
This technique helps you to focus on the essentials and to finish those activities that need to be completed most urgently first. In case you don’t manage to complete all the tasks during the day, at least you will have made progress on the most important ones.
Live and work better in Madrid
One of the advantages of living and working in Madrid is its strategic location. From here you can escape on weekends to other amazing cities without spending too much. This makes Madrid a perfect base to enjoy a nomadic lifestyle, and what better way to do it than exploring the best coliving in Spain.
Remember that choosing where you live, how you organise your day, who you surround yourself with and what habits you cultivate makes a real difference that directly impacts your work. A coliving in Madrid like Borich Houses can be the starting point for a fuller and more productive life.
