Here's how you can maintain work-life balance while working remotely or in a distributed team.

Things that I have found it useful- - Master discipline and self-control to manage screen time and social isolation - Limit screen use to working hours - Avoid early morning cell phone use - Avoid multitasking to improve efficiency - Use a separate room for work to protect sleep cycle (if you have the flexibility and freedom to do it) - Seek support when needed - Set a daily work schedule - Take regular breaks - Prioritize tasks and minimize distractions - Communicate work hours to reduce interruptions - Avoid work tasks outside designated hours - Practice self-care

In my experience, setting boundaries is essential for remote work. I establish specific work hours and stick to them, just like in an office. This means starting and ending my day at the same times and resisting the urge to check emails or finish tasks outside these hours. By doing this, I clearly signal to myself and others when I'm working and when I'm not, helping maintain a healthy work-life balance.

One tip that works for me, is to identify the part of the day that improve my creativity and concentration and try to get the most critical task in that time.

Scheduling regular breaks is crucial for remote work or distributed teams. Just like in a traditional office, taking breaks helps prevent burnout. I use this time to step away from my workspace, stretch, or go for a walk. These breaks not only benefit my physical health but also give me mental refreshment, boosting my productivity and creativity when I return to work. Remember, breaks are essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, not a distraction from it.

I take an app from my smartwatch that make me stand up for 15 min every 2 hr, I use that time to clear my mind and look outside a bit, that helps me to stay away from my workspace and prevent frustation and eye stress

Flexibility is a significant perk of remote work. I take advantage of this by adjusting my work schedule to fit my most productive times. Whether I start early in the morning or work later in the day, I align my hours with my peak performance. Once I find a rhythm that works, I stick to it consistently. This approach helps me work more efficiently and reduces stress, as I'm leveraging my natural energy patterns rather than fighting against them.

Again, visualize which time of the day you are really more productive and use all your concentration and creativity in that moment of the day Most of the people are not productive all day long, so identify those moments allow us to be more effective

My bedroom is a tech-free zone, and my phone is set to grayscale to make mindless scrolling less enticing. During breaks, I go for a walk and leave my phone at my desk. I don't have any work-related apps on my personal devices, except for multi-factor authentication. Why focus on my personal tech habits rather than work tech? After hours of looking at a laptop screen to then look at another smaller screen—that's not an actual mental break. It's not rocket science; the mind needs a genuine pause from the constant stream of information.

- Use soundtracks that allow you to gain focus -try to create a space that is visually clean and appeal to you -Try at least 4 breaks a day, use them to clear you mind and relax a bit