Let’s be honest—working in an office means structure. You start your day with a coffee, check your emails, and tackle your to-do list. There are set routines and workflows that keep everything running smoothly.
But when you’re working from home or your favorite coffee shop, it suddenly becomes a lot harder to balance productivity and distractions. At the same time, more and more self-employed people want to enjoy the freedom of being able to work from anywhere in the world. They want to see and experience as much as possible while earning their money and running their business.
A thirst for adventure knows no routines.
And that’s okay.
As self-employed professionals, we have to learn how to stay productive even while working remotely—and how to meet deadlines no matter where we are. I know how hard it can be to stay on top of everything once your normal workflow is disrupted. That’s why I’m sharing five essential tools I use to stay just as productive at the beach, in a café, or from my home office as I am in a traditional workplace.
Slack – Stay Connected On the Go
Lost in a flood of emails and scattered files? Slack is your digital HQ—a centralized place for everything you share with your clients or team. It’s built for remote collaboration and lets you work from literally anywhere.
You can set up topic-specific channels where all communication around a certain subject stays neatly organized. For example, create a private channel for each client, so all files and conversations are in one place—archived and easily accessible for new team members. Or start an open channel for your course, masterclass, or webinar participants to interact
Slack also supports voice messages and video calls. One of my favorite features? The knowledge base. You can set up a FAQ section to answer commonly asked questions ahead of time.
If you’re constantly on the move, Slack helps you keep everything in one tidy, accessible location—no matter where you are.
TrackingTime – More Time for Travel
As freelancers, we know: time is money. That’s why it’s so important to track how long you’re spending on different projects—not just for invoicing, but also to price your services accurately.
Do you know how much time you’re spending on tasks that don’t directly generate profit? With TrackingTime, you can monitor exactly where your hours are going. Whether you’re working remotely or in an office, it helps you understand how long certain tasks really take.
This is especially valuable when you’re traveling and want to maximize your free time. Learning to work efficiently—without compromising your location independence—is key.
MeisterTask – Stay Organized Anywhere
Being a digital nomad means ditching sticky notes and physical planners. When you’re traveling full-time or working 100% remotely, you need a different system to keep track of your tasks and projects.
MeisterTask is a game-changer here. It lets you visualize all your projects, deadlines, and to-dos at a glance. You’ll know exactly what needs to be done and by when, and you can assign tasks to team members seamlessly. With MeisterTask, remote collaboration becomes simple and efficient—no matter where your office happens to be today.
Go Fucking Work – Stay Focused, Even on the Road
As mentioned earlier, staying focused can be a real challenge—not just when traveling, but also when working from home or even in a quiet office. Go Fucking Work is a free tool that helps you stay laser-focused on one task at a time. How? It blocks distracting websites. You choose which sites to block and how long they stay off-limits. No more “just a quick scroll through stories”—this tool means business.
When you need to power through a task without giving in to temptation, Go Fucking Work is your no-nonsense productivity partner.
WorkFrom – Work from Anywhere
Don’t want to work from home? Tired of your hotel room? Not sure where to go next?
WorkFrom is the ultimate tool for finding cafés and coworking spaces with free Wi-Fi near you—anywhere in the world. Whether you’re traveling, exploring a new city, or just need a change of scenery, WorkFrom helps you find the perfect remote-friendly spot. It’s a real lifesaver for digital nomads, and anyone dreaming of becoming one.
