Most people find working from home to be challenging—especially at first. From piles of dirty laundry to daytime TV, there are tons of distractions. And sometimes, pajamas and a comfortable seat on the sofa just don’t provide the same type of motivation you get from a suit and an office chair. Whether you’re home alone and the house is too quiet, or you’re home with the family and the kids are out of control, you may find it’s tough to stay on task, get your work done, and feel productive. Fortunately, the following strategies can help you stay motivated when you work from home. 1. Create a Schedule Without a structured workday, time can get away from you. You might find that you start shifting your workdays later and later as you sip an extra cup of coffee. Then, your work hours extend later into the evenings, which causes you to stay up later at night, as well. Or you might find that you easily get off track or distracted while working. Projects that used to take 20 minutes are suddenly lasting 2 hours. That’s why it’s important to have a clear schedule. Establish a time to begin and end work. Try to stick to it as much as you can. 2. Establish a Dedicated Workspace You might be tempted to work in bed. After all, it’s likely the most comfortable space in the house. But when you associate your bed with work, it can interfere with your sleep. And trouble sleeping will affect your performance the following day. Most sleep experts recommend reserving your bed for sleep and sexual activity. So even though your bed might feel like a comfortable spot, create a workspace somewhere else. The kitchen table or a desk in the corner of the living room might be better alternatives to your bedroom. 3. Work in Small Blocks of Time Blocking out small amounts of time—and planning what you’ll do during that timeframe—can make big tasks feel more manageable. You might find you have more motivation when telling yourself that you just need to complete one invoice in the next 30 minutes, rather than telling yourself that you have 50 invoices to create by lunchtime. Scheduling your time will also hold you more accountable. You’ll be less likely to get lost on social media when you know you only have 15 minutes to complete a task. And you’ll be less likely to procrastinate when you’ve given yourself a tight deadline. 4. Limit Distractions and Interruptions You might find that you struggle to get back on task each time you’re interrupted. You can stay motivated by limiting the distractions and interruptions you experience. This may mean muting your phone notifications and only checking your email once an hour. Or placing your phone on “Do Not Disturb” until you complete a specific task. to Staying Motivated While Working from Home credit for: canva

1. Carly Ferris
Careers Consultant
Tully and Drive
De Lowe & Partners
Staying Motivated
While Working
from Home
Tips and advice for remote workers
August 10, 2025
2:00 p.m.
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3. Why you
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yourself
Where can
you find
motivation
Why your
outlook and
attitude are
important
What can you
do to stay
motivated
and
productive
Plus: How to
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energy
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4. I'm Carly,
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5. Be kind to
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Forgive
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8. People feel less motivated as they try to balance
work and life at home.
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10. Find different
ways to stay
motivated
and inspired
at work
Part II

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80%
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14. Communication
20%
Loneliness
20%
Working Long Hours
20%
Distractions
20%
Motivation
20%
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Surprisingly, feeling unmotivated
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Challenges of
Working from Home
Remote employees struggle with
communication and loneliness

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Meditation
Socialization
Healthy Diet
Exercise
Sleep
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exercise.
Health Comes First
Take care of your mind and body
for peak performance.

16. Motivation can come from other
sources. But, in the end, it's up to you.
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17. Key
Takeaways
Forgive yourself for
wanting to take a break.
Stay positive.
Pace your work.
Find inspiration from
anywhere.
Take care of your mind
and body.

18. Motivation
comes from
within.
Go for it. Get moving.

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