how to work from home & not go crazy, from someone who’s done it for over a year

hint: boundaries are important.

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

To be honest: my work routine during lockdown is more normal now than it was before.

I’ve been lucky to work remotely since the end of 2018—it was always a goal of mine.

I thrive on independence and having the ability to put my head down and work; I understand my energy rhythms and work modalities enough to get things done efficiently on my own time.

I attribute that to accomplishing a lot during the day, but it also meant that my schedule was all over the place.

However, now a stricter schedule is a necessity for me in order to maintain my sanity. I’ve discovered a routine that allows me to work from (my actual) home efficiently, effectively, and sanely — and I’m sharing my tips below to help new WFH-ers navigate the waters.

Here are my top tips for working from home, from the seemingly obvious to the not-so-obvious:

1. Establish a routine.

I thrive on routine. But it’s not just me.

For office workers, you have a routine already created for you: you get up, put clothes on, go to…