Well, not really — I was home, but I 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 both focusing and 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!