Well, not really — I was home, but had one eighth of the dining table to call my workspace. It was 2020, and I began working from home, as did many others, for the foreseeable future.

It was quite the adjustment for me: finding a spot to work, muting my microphone when a family member walked by, and trying my best to focus despite many distractions.

Nevertheless, I survived. Even more, I discovered I liked working from home.

I found more time in the day for chores, lunchtime workouts, and the occasional power nap. Without meaning to, I had stumbled into what would become my ideal setup. A comfortable space I could work from, where I didn’t get overstimulated by commuting or office chitchat. Now all I had to do was throw on a business-casual shirt and open my laptop.

Today, I still prefer it. My workspace has evolved and continues to evolve into the space where I work best: a quiet, cozy area for focusing as well as taking breaks. My space always supports how I actually work, instead of how I’m “supposed” to.

I’ve taken a corner of the internet to share what I’ve learned, what works, and why home feels like the perfect place to work.

Welcome to WorkFlowetry, where I share my experience.

Here, I’ll reflect on working from home — from fitting in a reset to making small choices that have a huge impact. Sometimes it’s how changing aspects of my room has improved my focus. Other times, it’s about how my environment has, overall, improved my life. I write while I figure things out, not after I’ve become an expert.

Because working from home should never feel like rushing to an office, hoping no one stole the desk by the window. Instead, let it invite you into your natural rhythm, one that’s already set by you.

Let’s remember why we love what we do, and improve our spaces to invite soft focus and well-brewed coffee.