For many people working from home is the best way to maintain employment. Others simply prefer the flexibility. Regardless of what your reasons for working from home are, maintaining order while working from home can be extremely difficult.

Here are some tips for keeping your business and personal life separate and well maintained while working from home.

Get Dressed For Work

It might seem silly but for many there has to be a mental separation between working from home and lounging on the couch. Clothing has far more of an effect on the psyche then most people realize before their home becomes their office. You will soon find that getting dressed as you would for work before sitting down to write really helps to motivate you. This is an awesome way to get yourself in the mode for work and can have a great effect on your ability to get things done.

The Home Office

Though it doesn't have to be a completely separate room to itself or even a big space, having a home office that is clearly separated in your mind is vital to creating a good work station. You should have a part of your home, no matter how small, that is sectioned off as your work space. This is important even for the individual who lives alone. It doesn't hurt to even add a room divider or two; some people even go with converted closets. Space doesn't matter nearly as much as your ability to separate this spot from the rest of the house. When you sit down in your home office it should be very clear in your mind that you are now at work.

Maintaining a Regular Work Schedule

You can schedule as many or as few hours of work as you want but maintaining a regular schedule can really help you to keep on track. This helps to keep too much of your work life from interfering with your home life. It also helps to keep you organized and on task. Maintaining a regular work schedule is an excellent way to keep yourself on task and organized.