A lot of people jump on the opportunity to be able to work from home. After all, what could be more appealing than rolling out of bed and finding yourself already in the workplace? You don’t have to worry about commuting, and you don’t even have to worry about putting on a tie. For most people, it is a dream come true until they realize it’s not as easy as they might have thought.Â
Working from home, believe it or not, is not a get out of jail free card.Â
You’ll still have to wake up at a reasonable hour and get work done. In order to make the most out of working from home, and avoid losing your job, take a look at some of the most important mistakes to avoid.Â
 Working On Your Bed or CouchÂ
 While sitting on your bed or couch to browse the Internet may be perfectly fine; it doesn’t exactly promote productivity. It’s important that you set up an office-like environment so that you’re as productive as possible. If you associate your couch or your bed with relaxation, then you’re more likely to get distracted when you’re in this space. Sitting at a table, or even better, desk, is the best way to ensure that your mind stays focused.Â
 Not Taking BreaksÂ
 While there’s plenty of people that may have issues with productivity while being in their home space, there are other people who have the opposite problem. Since they associate their home with work, they forget how to relax. When you work remotely, you’re always in your office.Â
Therefore, it’s important that you find a balance. Don’t allow your work to creep into moments when you’re not working. Resist the urge to check your email during dinner, and don’t even think about working while enjoying time with your kids. Create boundaries for yourself so that you draw a line between leisure time and work time.Â
 You Never Have Face to Face MeetingsÂ
 Although email can be an incredibly efficient way to stay in contact with your coworkers, it’s not always the best long-term form of communication. It helps to have face to face contact with your teammates. When all you see is a screen all day with no faces attached to it, you can start to feel isolated. A webcam call at least once a week adds greater connectedness to your work.Â
 You Never Leave HomeÂ
 A lot of people take breaks when working from home; however, they substitute one form of screen time for another. Step away from your computer entirely by leaving your home and getting some fresh air. If you never leave your home, which is where you live and work, it will start to affect your mental health.
