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:- 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.- Good external monitor, mouse and ergonomic keyboard + good chair. I also like to use headphones when working even when nobody is around.- 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.- 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.- 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.- when I am done I am done. I might check Slack or emails, but the office is closed and no work is allowed.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.