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For most people, working from home sounds amazing. No commute, no dress code – and the coffee’s always just right. But without a healthy work-from-home routine, things can slide off the rails mighty quick. I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that productivity at home doesn’t just happen. It takes a little structure. A little rhythm….
Yesterday morning, I found myself still in pajama pants at 9:30am, answering “just one more email” while sitting next to a half-eaten breakfast. The ridiculous thing is, I’m in the middle of writing this blog post about keeping work life/home life separate. The struggle is real. When your home becomes your office, setting boundaries for…
Ever notice how some days you’re crushing your to-do list by 10 AM, while other days you’re staring blankly at your laptop screen, looking for motivation? If you’re nodding along right now, welcome to the club – we’ve got coffee and comfy pants. Working from home comes with amazing perks (hello, 30-second commute). But it…
One Monday morning a few years back, I sat in my newly-created home office and stared at my laptop. My commute had shrunk from 20 minutes to 15 steps, but man, I felt scary lost without the structure of an office environment. How the heck was I supposed to stay focused with that pile of…
Let me guess – you rolled out of bed this morning, shuffled to your home office in your PJs, and suddenly realized it was noon and you hadn’t even brushed your teeth yet. Been there, done that! When I first started working from home in our little Northwoods cottage, my mornings were a mess. No…
When I first envisioned Northwoods Oasis, I wanted to highlight this beautiful area that Randy and I now call home. After moving from a big city to the small town of Birchwood, Wisconsin, we were in awe. The lakes, the resorts, the endless trails, and—most of all—the friendly, hardworking people made this place feel special….
Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to start working from home. If you’re one of them, then you’ve come to the right place! Hre are some tips and ideas on how you can start working from home now. We’ll also suggest what to consider before making the switch.
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