9 Ways to Stay Sane While Working Remotely

In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about working remotely — problems, challenges, and how to keep yourself sane, productive and efficient. LogRocket - Sponsor LogRocket lets you replay what users do on your site, helping you reproduce bugs and fix issues faster. It’s an exception tracker, a session re-player and a performance monitor. Get 14 days free at https://logrocket.com/syntax. Freshbooks - Sponsor Get a 30 day free trial of Freshbooks at freshbooks.com/syntax and put SYNTAX in the “How did you hear about us?” section. Show Notes 4:34 - Find your spots • Coffee shops • Cafes • Library 7:40 - Deal with Distractions • Log out of Twitter/Facebook/Instagram • Delete Apps — only use the browser • Put phone and computer on “do not disturb” • Focus App 11:33 - Prioritize your tasks • Drifting is possible when it isn’t clear what you need to do • If you don’t have someone telling you what to do, it can be hard to get started • Todo lists 17:15 - Make time to be social • Go to meet ups • Chat in Slack or Discord rooms • Talk to people at work spaces 21:48 - Get fresh air • Go for a walk • Open the windows 24:03 - Get moving • Hit the gym • Do push-ups in your office 28:09 - Have a separate work space • Designated office • Don’t work from the couch with the TV on • Clean your damn office 😂 38:16 - Act like you are going to work • Dress well • Fix up, look sharp - get yourself ready to go 40:44 - Take Breaks (not too many, not too long) • Some people like the Pomodoro Technique • Take a lunch break away from your computer • Don’t make a break longer than 15 minutes or so Links Focus Discord Todoist Getting Things Done Eat That Frog The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× • Scott: Doug DeMuro’s YouTube Channel • Wes: Yeti Rambler 14 oz. Shameless Plugs Scott’s Gridsome Course Wes’ YouTube Channel Tweet us your tasty treats! Scott’s Instagram LevelUpTutorials Instagram Wes’ Instagram Wes’ Twitter Wes’ Facebook Scott’s Twitter • Make sure to include @SyntaxFM • in your tweets