The best thing, yet somehow also the worst thing, about working from home is the total freedom and flexibility. It’s great for people who need to make their own schedules: parents, college students, or people that have a lifestyle that requires lots of travel (military spouses, for example). However, the fact that you never have to leave your home to work can make it hard to actually make yourself work. For tips on being more productive, and remaining focused, check out this post by Christina Tiplea at Embracing Simple Blog:
-Set aside specific times to do chores. Or, create a rule that you will do no housework during working hours.
-Listen to music to keep yourself going at a good pace. Maybe invest in a good pair of noise canceling headphones.
-Create a dedicated workspace. Don’t work in your bed, don’t watch Netflix in your workspace.
-Set boundaries- create a schedule for yourself and stick to it. Let friends/kids know that you are working during that time, and that you aren’t available for chats.