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Mehedi Hasan Siam
Mehedi Hasan Siam

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Maximize Your Remote Dev Day

Hey fellow remote devs! πŸ’» 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! πŸ‘‡

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