Do I want to stick to a structured block of time—say 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day? Or do I want to condense my work? Make yourself available for meetings during regular hours, but then look for ways to work outside the confines of a nine-to-five if it means that you’ll produce better work.
If you’d like to stick to a more standard schedule, I’d suggest using the time that would normally eat up your morning commute for professional development instead.
And then when it’s time to call it quits for the day, use the evening noncommute to wind down. So read. Play some video games. Listen to a podcast. Tidy up. Stop working, but don’t leave your workspace and jump directly into domestic life right away.
If you’re working for someone who isn’t completely comfortable with overseeing off-site workers. One easy way to do that is to deal in deliverables if you can.
Whatever your job entails, see if there are additional ways you can provide transparent tracking of your projects.
Being able to set my office up exactly how I want it. And if you’re thinking of making a case for working from home more often, calculate how much you’ll save by not commuting and don’t be afraid to spend a bit of what you’ll pocket to create an inviting workspace. Do not—under any circumstances— skimp on your office chair.
If you feel like acting upon an email late at night, then go ahead. If not, let it wait until morning, assuming there’s no expectation that you respond right away.
Just look for ways to maximize the benefits of having most of your belongings in your general vicinity at all times.