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Having the freedom of working from home has all kinds of perks. I started my work from home journey in 2009 and it has been a blessing for me and my family. I’m sure you have heard all kinds of things about working from home, but I want to shed some more light on what it’s really like while working from home.

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to not have to go into an actual building for work? Have you thought about applying for remote jobs so you can eliminate the commute? You’re not alone!

Countless people make the switch every year.  It looks like this trend is getting more and more popular by the minute.  According to Flex Jobs,  there has been a 159% increase in remote work.

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Benefits Of Working From Home

You Save Time

Just think about how many hours you spend getting ready every morning to go to work and then driving the commute to your job. The US Census Bureau stated that the average American spends 26.1 minutes getting ready daily.  So If you add that up for a round trip, that’s nearly one hour that you calculate going to work every day. What could you get done in one hour at home if you didn’t have to commute to work?

You Set Your Own Hours

You’ll no longer be limited to working when someone else tells you to. Nothing is stopping you from pulling a 16-hour day on Monday and taking Tuesday off.

I am a morning person and because of that, I love working the morning shifts. I find that I get more stuff done in the mornings rather than in the night. Most days, I’m in bed by 8:30 pm. By 6 pm, my eyes look as if I’m high (I don’t even drink lol)

Taking a few hours off in the middle of the day to go grocery shopping. If you’re the type of person who works best in the evening, you’ll no longer have to drag yourself up at 7 AM just because someone else tells you to.

You Can Work From Anywhere

You no longer have to do a commute to work anymore. No more days of you having to fill up your gas tank to drive on those busy highways.

It’s usually referred to as “working from home”, but a better term might actually be “working from anywhere”. You can work just as well in a hotel room in Thailand, or from your favorite café, there’s no need to limit yourself to your home office.

I love working from home because on those days when I’m not feeling well, I don’t have to get all worked up because I didn’t dress up.

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You Will Save Money

Working from home completely does away with the daily commute, meaning you’ll save both time and gas money.

For some people who are used to commuting for 2-3 hours per day, this is huge. Use the money you save to improve your home office instead or take an extra vacation every year!

I can tell you now since I’ve been working from home, I’ve saved a ton of money on gas. I have a little more money to do more fun stuff like go to the movies or go out to dinner with at my favorite restaurant.
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You’ll Be Able To Work Un-Interrupted

When you work in a regular office you’ll often have people interrupting you as soon as you get into “the zone”. It can be very frustrating, especially if you’re in a rush to complete an assignment.

This is another huge advantage of working from home; unless you have household members who like to bother you (tell them not to!), you’ll be able to enjoy completely focused work with no interruptions.

My kids are older now and they know once I close my door to my office, that they are not to knock on the door. Actually they have been trained since they were younger.

It’s truly a blessing to be able to work from home this long. I am forever grateful!

Health Benefits Of Working From Home

You Can Invest In Your Health

Working in an office it may be difficult to find the time to eat healthily and visit the gym. When you’re working from home it’s generally easier, as you’re free to cook whatever you want for lunch/dinner.

You can also take a couple of hours off in the afternoon a couple of days per week to hit the gym outside peak hours, avoiding the crowds of office workers who come in after work.

I’ve found that since working from home, I tend to eat healthier. I will say most days, I try to at least eat something green or I have my green smoothie. I’ve noticed that I love cooking quick and easy meals.

My kids love me being home and to be honest, I love being home with them as well.

You Can Avoid Office Drama

You don’t have to worry about break room gossips. You won’t have to worry about being best friends with everybody you work with. Working from home remotely allows you to do your job and be more effective.

To be honest with you, I don’t miss working in a brick and mortar. You don’t have to get involved with all the chatter and chit chats with your co-workers.

You will love having the freedom to perform your job or get your tasks done on your own term.

Home Office Equipment Needed

When working from home, the best thing you can do is have a designated space for your job. When I first began my work at home job, I took my spare bedroom and purchased a cute office desk along with a laptop to start off.

In order for you to be successful at home, you are required to have high-speed internet and depending on what job you do from home, they require you to have a VOIP phone and headset. There will be times where you need a printer to print out tasks or reports that you might need.

Please don’t forget to get you a comfortable office chair. To be honest with you, your kitchen table chairs won’t cut it. I can’t tell you how many times my back was hurting due to me sitting in an uncomfortable chair.

 

Conclusion: I hope these few tips will help you with deciding to work from home and have the flexibility to be home with your kids. If you want more ways on how to properly work from home and have harmony within your home, grab my Juggling Work & Family System Now.

Love & Prosperity,

LaTersa