Working from Anywhere, Goals, Impact and Freelancing | Eva Zahrawi Ruiz | Beyond Coding Podcast #122

Discipline

Maintaining discipline while working remotely is crucial, especially when in a new environment. Eva Zahrawi Ruiz emphasizes the importance of commitment and responsibility, noting that she enjoys her work, which helps her stay focused regardless of location. She shares her experience working in Sri Lanka, where she balanced her mornings with personal activities like surfing and yoga before starting her workday at 1 PM 1. This routine allowed her to maintain productivity while enjoying the local culture.

I really work my hours because I get, also because I work at interim, so I do seven months, eight months. Usually you come in with a lot of energy to be very focused during that time.

--- Eva Zahrawi Ruiz

Patrick Akil adds that staying in the same time zones helps maintain discipline, as it avoids the challenges of adjusting to new routines 2.

   

Work-Travel Balance

Balancing work and travel offers unique opportunities to explore new cultures while maintaining professional commitments. Eva finds joy in traveling to different places, especially islands, and appreciates the slower pace and friendly atmosphere they offer 3. She highlights the flexibility remote work provides, allowing her to immerse herself in local cultures without the rush of traditional vacations 4.

I want to first travel and then do some work to also facilitate that lifestyle more than anything else.

--- Eva Zahrawi Ruiz

Patrick shares his growing interest in travel, noting how remote work enables him to balance personal experiences with professional life, making it possible to work from places like Barcelona and Portugal 2.