
4. Get dressed
This one is different for different people. Changing out of pajamas into something else helps to create that work/ home divide mentally. While some like to fully get dressed I still mostly wear leggings and sweaters while I’m working because I find it easier to run around the kitchen and get those photography angles.
5. Keep an organized space
Clutter stresses me out – and living and working in the same space can get messy so do what you can to keep things clean, organized and anxiety free. This is especially true of smaller apartments/ work spaces!
Don’t work from bed. You are way more inclined to push everything aside in favor of a nap if you are working from bed. When you get up in the morning make your bed so it doesn’t call to you.
I tend to work from the couch because as I do tedious parts of my job like editing photos I like to have something I can half pay attention to on in the background (think crime dramas like Law and Order or medical shows like Gray’s Anatomy where you can partly follow along but still get the gist). Others like to listen to music (taking any Spotify playlist suggestions!).
6. Limit non-work related social media
I can get into a hole with this one since social media is such a large component of my business. I try to only look at my personal social media channels when I am having my coffee, taking a walk, or after work when Aaron and I watch TV.
7. Reach out!
This is a major one! Working from home can be socially isolating and unfortunately due to COVID-19 the options for interacting with others are limited. While I am lucky that Aaron is also working from home and I have someone to interact with many people live alone and are now working alone as well. Call and FaceTime your friends!
Whereas I would normally schedule dinners with friends and lunches or coffee dates with others on similar schedules as myself (looking at you @whatcouldbebutter and @forkedup) we have to get more creative during this time.
My friends are working on a virtual happy hour where we can all chat and catch up over a video conferencing call much like we would do if we could leave our houses.
You have to be willing to take the initiative to reach out to others. Having a pet is also great – they may be an animal but it’s nice to have someone else around!

I hope this helps! If you can think of any additions to the ones I have listed feel free to leave them in the comments! Sending lots of love in this time of uncertainty and adjustment.
2 is what I struggle most with. But I think I’ll use #7 as a way to break up the day ☺️ Thanks!
This is the best needed this!!! #4 changing out of PJs🙈😯
I never really worked from home before this so these tips are awesome!
I have been so unproductive since the quarantine thank you for this!!