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Mehedi Hasan Siam
Mehedi Hasan Siam

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Maximize Your Remote Dev Day

Hey fellow remote devs! 💻 Ever feel like your day just vanishes into the digital abyss? Yeah, me too! Wrangling code and managing time from home can be a wild ride. So, here’s how I keep my sanity (and my deadlines!):

Daily Power-Up: First thing? A killer to-do list. Break down those epic coding quests into bite-sized missions. Trust me, ticking them off feels SO good.

Fortress of Focus: Home = your workspace, not your 24/7 office. Set those boundaries! Let your team and fam know when you're in "code ninja" mode.

Pomodoro Party!: 25 mins of deep work, 5 mins of chill. It’s like a mini-reset for your brain. Apps are your best friend here!

Distraction Detox: Mute those notifications, close those tempting tabs! Create your own Zen zone. Seriously, your code will thank you.

Move It, Shake It!: Don’t turn into a desk statue! Regular breaks are your secret weapon. Stretch, grab a coffee, or do a quick dance-off (no judgment!).

Chat It Out!: Stuck? Don’t be a lone wolf! Ping your team, ask questions. Clear communication = smooth sailing.

Time Block Tango: Dedicate time blocks for specific tasks. For example, a block for coding, a block for meetings, and a block for answering emails.

What's your go-to remote work hack? Spill the beans in the comments! 👇

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