3 tips to achieve work-life balance when working remotely

"Disconnect for real


“As a full-time remote employee, it is so easy to lose track of
time at home. One trick I use to ensure I am not overworking and
am taking actual breaks (and unplugging from work during
non-working hours) is to completely power down my computer. When
the workday is over, I sign off and turn off my laptop and shut
it closed. The physical act of doing this helps me to set
boundaries and not fall into the temptation of working late in
the evening.”





Alexandra Bohigian, Marketing and Sales Director for Enola Labs





Set screentime limits


“As a writer, I actually find the time tracking apps stress me
out! Something about the clock ticking gives me absolute
mind-blank. Instead, I track the hours I spend on each client or
each project with an Excel spreadsheet. Tuning out to the
constant notifications on my phone whilst working is one of my
biggest challenges. There’s an app called Forest which allows you
to set a specific time period during which you don’t want to look
at your phone and the plants and trees grow whilst you work. The
longer you stay away from your screen the bigger your garden
grows. It’s a bit childish but it does remind me to stay on
track.”


Sally Fox, Copywriter





Track both your time and productivity


“I use Toggl for tracking client work, and sometimes to track
other tasks to see if I could be doing something quicker or
spending less time on certain areas of my businesses. I also use
the RescueTime browser extension, it shows me how productive I am
and what websites/tools I’m spending my time on.”


Tara Reid, The Introvert Coach"