Here's how you can skillfully manage your time while working remotely.

Start by clearly defining your goals and objectives for the day, week, or month. - Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals can help you stay focused and motivated. - Align your daily tasks with your overarching goals to ensure productivity and progress.

I would add also that you need to leave time for the surprises that might come, and maybe take you to some unexpected roads, but fruitful. Planning is good, but it needs to be balanced as well to welcome situations and people that cross your path.

Goals are great - what are you basing them on? Are they being assigned to you? Do you feel any personal stake in them (beyond simply keeping your job)? Goals are most effective when they connect with us on a personal level. So, how do you connect with the goals you're creating? Start with your personal values. For example, perhaps you have a goal that ties to growing sales by 20% this year (you don't have to be part of the "sales team" for this). Perhaps one of your personal values is to "help people". You may gain some personal alignment if you think about how many more people will be helped through achieving this goal. Use the basis for your goals as a litmus test for tasks (meetings, actions, etc.) to achieve better prioritization.

Determine what your goals are and apply every effort to understand the what, the why and the when. Analyze each goal and prioritize the important aspects before you go ahead otherwise you will only work towards too much instead of the importance.

Plan your weeks on Saturday and break down daily tasks and write it down. I ensure l schedule the time and task, write it down that way am able to track it and see what l was able to achieve daily.

- Identify and prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency. - Use techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks into quadrants based on their priority level. - Focus on completing high-priority tasks first to maximize productivity and achieve your goals efficiently.

In the response above I mentioned how personal value based goals (PVBGs) can help you create more personally meaningful goals and can serve as a litmus for better prioritization. So how do PVBGs help? Let's say your calendar is a mess. You're consistently being booked 2, 3, maybe even more times for the same slot on your calendar. Take a look at each entry - yes, they're all "important" but which one aligns with your PVBGs? Which one moves you forward? In which one will you provide the greatest impact? Now that doesn't mean you just get to ignore things that don't benefit you personally. Instead, it presents opportunities for things like delegation, rescheduling, or even remaining peripherally involved. Leverage your PVBGs wisely.

Figuring out *how* and *when* you work best is how to make time-blocking work for you. Schedule the blocks on your calendar - I color code mine to really double down on the dedication of time. Also, I encourage deep work in increments of 50 minutes, with 10 minute break near the top of the hour. Even if you block 3 hours for a project, do yourself a favor and get up, walk around, change your environment for 10 minutes each hour - it will make a huge difference!

Implement time blocking to allocate specific time slots for different tasks or activities. - Create a daily schedule with dedicated time blocks for focused work, meetings, breaks, and personal activities. - Stick to your time blocks to maintain a structured routine and avoid multitasking, which can lead to decreased productivity.

Absolutely essential. Otherwise, everything will end up bleeding into each other and we will have an uphill battle. This is especially true when you're working from home where there will be distractions. Often, I will have a stand-up meeting in the morning and then it is followed up with priority tasks. Afternoons are usually slower so, this block is used for short meetings and catch-ups. This will often reveal what to prioritise for the next day.

- Identify and eliminate distractions that can hinder your focus and productivity while working remotely. - Create a designated workspace free from distractions like noise, clutter, or interruptions. - Use tools like website blockers or noise-canceling headphones to minimize distractions and maintain concentration on your tasks.

I take a minute walk after each meeting, this helps me stay relaxed and ready for the next meeting. And during my 1 hr break time, l go for a 20 minute walk, grab some lunch and check my LinkedIn.

Pomodoro Technique doesn't have to be 25/5. I have figured out that for me the best is to work for 50 minutes and take a break for 10 minutes. This gives you enough time to get things done and not interrupt yourself too often. One more tip that I find useful is to write some notes before taking a break. Write down what you will be doing when you return from the break. This way you don't have to waste time remembering where you left off. It's especially useful when you return to the task the next day or even in several days.

Conquering remote work starts with seeing your time. Tracking your progress with to-do lists or project management tools is a great approach. Regularly review what you have accomplished, learn your strengths, weaknesses and adapting your approach accordingly. Celebrate wins and identify areas for improvement. This cycle of tracking, reviewing, and refining empowers you to become a more efficient performer who is not very easily overwhelmed by the demands of your work.

When working remotely , what is also important is to set ground rules for people around you, setup a space where you are not disturbed during work hours. Another important thing is to maintain self discipline, it can be very easy to get carried away by things happening around you but stay focused at work during work hours. Don't get distracted and give your full commitment to work when working, in your personal time , give attention to all personal matters. of course if something needs urgent attention, then inform your team and you can come back to work later

Para gerenciar habilmente seu tempo enquanto trabalha remotamente, uma técnica eficaz é a "Técnica Pomodoro". Esta técnica envolve dividir o trabalho em intervalos de tempo de 25 minutos, seguidos por uma pausa curta de 5 minutos. Após completar quatro pomodoros (ciclos de trabalho), faça uma pausa mais longa de 15 a 30 minutos. Isso ajuda a manter o foco e a produtividade ao longo do dia, evitando a sobrecarga de trabalho e a fadiga mental. Além disso, é importante estabelecer horários definidos para iniciar e encerrar o trabalho, definindo claramente os limites entre vida profissional e pessoal para manter o equilíbrio.