Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Setup
Dedicated workspace
Separate from living areas
Good chair
Ergonomic support
Proper desk height
Monitor at eye level
Good lighting
Natural + task lighting
Reliable internet
Strong connection
Noise management
Headphones or white noise
Productivity
Set schedule
Regular work hours
Get dressed
Signals work mode
Take breaks
Every 60-90 minutes
Use Pomodoro
Focused work blocks
End-of-day ritual
Signal work is done
Overcommunicate
More updates than in-office
Work-Life Balance
Set boundaries
Clear start/end times
Separate devices
Work and personal if possible
Take lunch break
Away from desk
Exercise
Movement during day
Social connection
Virtual coffee chats
💡 Pro Tip:
Create a commute ritual - walk around block before/after work!