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Discussion on: What are your best tips for working from home?

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First, it's all about routine! You need to get your brain ready to start work than a real way to shut off the work. So for me before work, I get my workout in and then I can focus in on working. After work, I fully shut down my systems to be fully integrated in my family life. When I first started being remote I struggled with the start and end because it's easy to be flexible. I know for myself I need a routine.
Second, leave the house once a week to get work done in a "social environment" aka for me the coffee shop for half a day. Helps restore my energy.
Third and my last tid bit, make your social interactions outside of work intentional. Set up friend dates or events to get out and be social. This will help keep the loneliness at bay.
I'm also an extrovert so these things help me but I'm sure they can help someone else too!