Comments on: Tips for dealing with home office isolation

By: Dianne

Dianne — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:31:54 +0000

I’ve been working from home since 2007, and I’ve done well for myself. I am starting to get the isolation blues recently though. I’ve always been a recluse so it hasn’t bothered me that much in the past. When I started out I still continued to have lunch with my former co-workers but after four years-you lose touch. I was happy to find this article! It helps being reminded that I need to get out every day, even if it’s going for coffee, taking a walk, etc…
Some days it’s hard to get the motivation to get out of your “work clothes” ie; pajamas. Thanks for the comments. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one!

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admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:20:05 +0000

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By: San Sharma

San Sharma — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Excellent tips! In fact, brilliant site. We’ve linked to yours from ours at http://www.enterprisenation.com. Do check it out for information and inspiration for people who work from home. Like you guys!

By: skykid

skykid — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Reading this is so interesting for me – since I am considered to start working from home after the summer – but I can not imagine right now any negative aspects ….hmm

By: Rhona-Mae

Rhona-Mae — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Congrats on getting the plug on LifeHacker!

I have to agree that it is important to get out of the house on a regular basis. With me teaching kids as young as five, I find I need to make a point of connecting with adults so I don’t start sounding like my students.

One thing I’d like to add to your list is to get involved with your community or your industry. I serve on the board for our local branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association. There are networking groups, community associations and other groups that can give home-based entrepreneurs an opportunity to get out the house, network and make a difference.

I find that having an extracurricular activity that has nothing to do with business helps keep me sane.

Having a furry office assistant (my dog Maestro) who insists on exercising every day also helps.