Well said. I've been "working remote" for the last 8 years and I'm finally finding the balance point for productivity. For me, that means some time in the office, some time away (far away). Making my plan the night before and nailing it before noon the next day. Far less stressful than years gone by.
That is an excellent strategy that I've been working on myself. Basically, I wake up, and quickly get started on the business. The days when I fail to do that, are always low in productivity. I should just not check email until the evening. Problem solved! xD