Ask HN: Recommendations for Working from Home?
14 years of working from home under my belt. Tried many things during those years and this is whats working best for me:<p>- my office is separate room that I visit just when I am at work. Kids were born into this situation and understand that this room is off limits.<p>- Good external monitor, mouse and ergonomic keyboard + good chair. I also like to use headphones when working even when nobody is around.<p>- I do keep regular schedule: work day starts at 8:00 with 15 minutes walk as my commute to clear my head from life stuff. lunch is at 12:00, I eat it with my wife and kid at the kitchen or we might go out to one of our local bistros just outside our house. I am not required to work like that, but it is just easy to keep in rhythm.<p>- no video games, no movies, no distraction when working. I might leave for bathroom or to make some green tea, but no procrastinating on my way, no playing with child or talking to my wife is allowed.<p>- when the day is over, I stand up, go for 15 minutes walk in nearby park (my commute to clean my head after work) and then I am back home.<p>- when I am done I am done. I might check Slack or emails, but the office is closed and no work is allowed.<p>It might seen strict, but working this way is actually best for me and my family. Years ago I was not that disciplined, worked a bit here and there, maybe watch a movie mid day and then work till 10pm. Now I just know when I am working and when I am allowed to just turn off.