While it may sound glamorous on the surface, working from home is actually f*cking hard. It’s definitely not for everyone. Long-term remote work can cripple motivation, suffocate productivity, and lead to a host of mental health challenges.
I am not an organizational psychologist nor a human resources professional. But I have been working remotely since 2012. During that time, I’ve learned a great deal about working from home and how to mitigate its unexpected and inevitable challenges.

On the plus side, working remotely can offer a wealth of freedom and flexibility. But in many cases, it can involve long days working from one place. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to hack work from home confinement. So below, I’ve distilled ten things that help me stay motivated, productive, and inspired.