11 of the Best Work-From-Home Tips

"A separate office is ideal, but not necessary," Jane Miller, CEO and founder of JaneKnows.com, which provides career advice to millennials, told POPSUGAR. "Your kitchen table can work just fine, but clear off the dishes and get rid of any clutter." You'll lose focus easier in a messy area!

I asked my Facebook friends about their personal work-from-home hacks, and a commenter mentioned that setting up your work space in a place that's away from your designated chill area is important. Basically, don't try to fill out all those sales reports while you're lying in bed. The distracting temptations — like the idea of a nap — are just too great to avoid.

If your apartment is noisy, head to your building's business centre and find your own little corner to work. And if you have a house, sit outside if the weather allows.

Another top Facebook commenter discussed his need for a comfy work chair in order to be productive ("A good ergonomic task chair changed my home work space," he said). You don't have to drain your bank account to buy a great chair, either. Check Argos, Amazon, or Google Shopping for discounts.

"You don't need to wear high heels and a shift dress, but changing out of your PJs will help you transition from lazy to work mode," Jill Jacinto, a millennial career expert for Works, told POPSUGAR. I don't know about you, but when I lounge around in my baggiest sweats all day, I'm surely not in the mood to make an effort at anything. Put on jeans and a shirt — you'll feel more ready to take on the day's tasks.

Another winner from my informal Facebook poll, planning your assignments around your most productive hours is key. Not everyone is efficient from 9 to 5. Maybe you're better off breaking up the work from 7 a.m.-12 p.m., and then again from 6-9 p.m. Do what's best for you to ensure you get the most done!

"Setting goals is always important to a successful outcome, but making sure they're doable in a reasonable time frame is equally important," Miller said. Don't try to take on the world in 45 minutes — assign specific stuff for every hour. Keep it practical!

My friends recommended StayFocusd, which claims to "increase your productivity by limiting the amount of time that you can spend on time-wasting websites." You can add this to Google Chrome for free — and it's super quick and easy to download.

"Before you open your favourite blogs or read the news, look at your to-do list and work on your first task until you can cross it off," Jacinto said. "Afterwards, treat yourself to five minutes of Instagram scrolling [or] checking Tumblr posts. Set an actual alarm on your phone so you know when reward time is over and it's time to move on to the next project." Compensating yourself after getting something significant done is an awesome way to stay on the path. (Plus, that alarm hack is fab!)

"Schedule a few phone calls or Skype sessions to break up the day," Miller said. "Interacting with others will give you more of a sense of community and productivity." It's easy to get off track when you're all by yourself. Ensure that doesn't happen by calling your mum at 3 p.m. or Skyping your friend who moved to Paris at noon.