The Surprising Truth About Working From Home

Working at home isn’t easy. Let’s get that straight.

I’ve done it for years now, and, like so many, I thought it’d be the best thing ever. And it is — but it takes a while to discover how amazing it is.

Those initial days and weeks are tough.

You realise how many distractions are present in your home and how easy it is to lose focus.

You discover how ill-equipped your home and toolsets are for working remotely.

The good news? Once you get over those initial challenges, working from home is capable of making you more productive (and happy) than you’ve ever been. I promise.

Last year, just 30% of the workforce had experienced home working. Now, it’s likely to be more popular than ever — for many reasons.

Here’s what I’ve learned about working from home and some solutions if you’re experiencing similar challenges.

It can be lonely

I’m a fan of my own company. No, honestly — I actually enjoy spending time with myself.

However, after working from home for a while, I quickly discovered that it can be pretty lonely at times.

After a while, you crave human contact — even if you’re actually living with someone…