Remote Work Hacks - How Not To Get Tempted By A Washing Machine

03/14/25 • 50 min

Remote work can be a game-changer—but only if you do it right. Learn how to structure work, manage your time, and create a productive workspace. Plus, get insider tips from the Nozbe team on staying focused, setting boundaries, and maximizing efficiency.

🔗 Show notes

- Book "Indistractable. How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Eyal Nir
- Cal Newport's podcast episode on remote work
- Michael's home office
- How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right

Creators & Guests

Michael Sliwinski - Host
Magda - Host

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(00:00) - Chapter 1
(00:00) - Intro
(02:37) - Aren't you unemployed? Is remote work actual work?
(08:33) - Lack of external motivation and energy to work
(12:10) - Fighting distractions and time management - based on "Indistractables" by Nir Eyal
(20:40) - Seasonality in work intensity
(21:50) - Accessibility vs. Availability
(26:50) - Sponsor presentation
(28:28) - Lack of adequate work space - how to deal with it?
(36:28) - Presenteeism
(39:00) - Working from different time zones
(41:20) - Temptations lurking at home
(48:30) - 👋🏼 Farewell + bonus for listeners

Creators & Guests

Michael Sliwinski - Host
Magda - Host

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No Office website: nooffice.fm
Tweet us @nozbe
Follow us on Instagram @nozbe

💜 Review Us

If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

(00:00) - Chapter 1
(00:00) - Intro
(02:37) - Aren't you unemployed? Is remote work actual work?
(08:33) - Lack of external motivation and energy to work
(12:10) - Fighting distractions and time management - based on "Indistractables" by Nir Eyal
(20:40) - Seasonality in work intensity
(21:50) - Accessibility vs. Availability
(26:50) - Sponsor presentation
(28:28) - Lack of adequate work space - how to deal with it?
(36:28) - Presenteeism
(39:00) - Working from different time zones
(41:20) - Temptations lurking at home
(48:30) - 👋🏼 Farewell + bonus for listeners

Previous Episode

Remote Work Banned – Because Workers Are Just Napping

In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most controversial workplace topics: the return-to-office (RTO) mandate.

✅ Which CEOs are championing the push?
✅ Is there any data or research to back it up?
✅ And what’s really happening on home office days: are people more productive, or are they just sleeping?

Creators & Guests

Michael Sliwinski - Host
Magda - Host

🔗 Show notes

- Gallup. (2017). State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders:
- Harvard Business Review. (2021). The Benefits of In-Person Collaboration
- Frances Frei on RTO Decisions
- An Update On Return To Office Policies As We Enter 2025
- How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right

🟣 Find Us

No Office website: nooffice.fm
Tweet us @nozbe
Follow us on Instagram @nozbe
(00:00) - 🎶 INTRO
(03:08) - Which companies are banning hybrid work and why
(05:38) - What arguments can support ditching hybrid work
(07:43) - Difficulty with separating work from private life
(11:12) - Loneliness linked to working from home
(16:13) - Fostering greater sense of belonging and purpose
(19:28) - People in the home office actually cheat
(24:48) - Sponsor presentation
(26:58) - Absolutely no research illustrating the drop in turnover due to hybrid work policy
(29:58) - More creative and effective when in the same room? Incredible advice on meetings!
(35:38) - People want flexibility - the best employees are leaving
(39:03) - Distractions at home and chaos in the office
(43:33) - Changing trends - are companies backing down from their decision to abandon hybrid work?
(46:48) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans.

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Next Episode

The Shocking Truth: Simplicity Beats All the Fancy Features

Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.

🔗 Show notes

Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.

🎙️ Topics:

00:00 - 🎶 INTRO
01:10 - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice!
02:00 - Essentialism
03:55 - Minimalistic approach in life
06:15 - The one thing & simplicity
13:00 - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity
15:25 - Weekly review for focus and simplicity
17:00 - People think they need complexity - are they wrong?
18:10 - Lower the barier of entry
24:00 - People want simplicity
25:25 - Sponsor's break - Nozbe
26:50 - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe
30:50 - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe
32:00 - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers
34:20 - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools
36:00 - Is simplicity still a feature
38:00 - We wrap it up with some sport references
41:51 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS