Work at home: five tips to make it work for you

3. Set a schedule and stick to it

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Bradley Dinerman, an information-technology consultant, often works out of his home office in Ashland, Mass., in this 2009 file photo. To keep productive, people who work from home should start their day as if they were going to the office and follow the same routines.

Start your day the same as if you were going into the office and follow your normal morning routine. This includes dressing professionally, rather than lounging around in pajamas, and not allowing distractions to delay your schedule or delay important tasks. Having a virtual communication platform such as instant messaging and chat rooms can help make you feel that you’re connected directly to the team.

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