1. Showering at 4pm becomes a regular habit
When you start your day as soon as you roll out of bed sometimes showers slip your mind… Until dinnertime
2. You’ll stare at yourself during a video conference more than anyone else
Gotta make sure you look good, right?
3. Pants are 100% optional
By far the most liberating perk of working remotely
4. You’ll need to start scheduling reminders for lunch
Otherwise it’ll be dinner before you know it
5. The slight anxiety over whether people think you’re actually working is perfectly normal
So, stop freaking out if it takes you longer than 5 minutes to respond to an email
6. Your personal hygiene will take a hit
And you won’t realize it until 2 minutes before your next video call
7. It’s actually not any easier to keep your house clean
Somehow you still don’t have the time to clean
8. You’ll be surprised how many other people are home during the day
Seeing neighbors in the middle of the day during the week puts them in a whole new light
9. Naps are okay
Seriously, power naps work wonders to refocus you during an afternoon slump
10. When you need a break, take a walk around the block
Whatever you do, don’t get sucked into Netflix!
11. Your pets actually aren’t that interesting
If you think they lead exciting lives during the day you are definitely wrong. They sleep… ALL DAY
12. You’ll cherish face-to-face time
Make the most of it when you’re with your team members
13. Working from home means working wherever there is internet
Become a digital nomad to add some variety to your working space
14. Adding greenery lifts the spirit
Always have live plants or flowers in eyeshot
15. You’ll learn to act on your body’s natural productivity cycles
Not all bodies are created equally, be sure to listen to yours
16. It’s not for everyone
Working remotely requires great discipline, organization, initiative, and drive. You can get discouraged but having a plan will help you power through it.
17. You’re not alone
It can get lonely at home but getting out to a cafe for a few hours keeps your social side alive