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Working from Home: Set Up Your Space, Routine, and Boundarie

Name: Working from Home: Set Up Your Space, Routine, and Boundarie
Rating: 4.6 (610 reviews)

Create a productive home workspace, professional virtual setup, healthy habits, and better work-life balance

Created byRebecca Brizi

Last updated 8/2026

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What you'll learn

Create a functional and comfortable workspace that supports focus, productivity, and wellbeing
Set up a professional virtual workspace for video calls, online meetings, and remote communication
Build a realistic daily work-from-home routine that supports concentration, energy, and effective time management
Identify and reduce common distractions that interfere with productivity when working from home
Establish clear boundaries between work responsibilities, household demands, and personal time

Course content

8 sections • 35 lectures • 1h 8m total length

Introduction: Embrace Remote Work1:57
Welcome to the course!
Whether you’re new to remote work or adjusting to working from home due to unexpected circumstances, this course will guide you through the basics of maintaining—and even boosting—your productivity. Learn how to set up an effective workspace, establish boundaries between work and personal life, and make the most of your time with simple tools and techniques. Get ready to transform your home into a space where you can thrive professionally!
What to Expect: Course Roadmap0:13
An intro to the two main areas of this course:
Your work environment
Your work plan

Core Idea: The Remote Work Mindset0:22
How do you make your home an office and still let it be a home?
Working from Home: Roles and Realities11:56
Explore the diverse realities of remote work, from freelancers and employees to business owners, team leaders, gig workers, and digital nomads. We’ll look at the unique challenges and priorities each group faces, from staying visible and connected to managing motivation, structure, and balance.
The pros and cons of working from home: Remote Work Realities4:44
This lesson dives into the key advantages and challenges of working from home, helping you weigh the benefits and drawbacks of this lifestyle.
Gain insights into how to make the most of remote work while addressing potential pitfalls, and learn strategies to stay productive, focused, and balanced in your home office.

Professional Workspace: Transform Your Home Office0:08
Creating a Winning Work-from-Home Routine1:07
Start your day with a consistent and energizing routine.
Discover how to use extra time in the morning to engage in activities that relax and recharge you—whether it’s working out, meditating, or enjoying a favorite hobby. The focus is on creating a routine that sets the tone for a productive workday while maintaining balance and avoiding distractions.
Your Productivity Command Center: the Perfect Home Office Desk1:51
You must designate a specific area in your home as your workspace to boost productivity and maintain boundaries. Learn how to “trick” your brain into associating this space with work, ensuring you stay focused during the day and can fully relax after hours.
Set yourself up for success by creating a clear distinction between work and personal life, even within the same four walls.
Sit in Comfort: Choosing the Right Ergonomic Chair1:01
Ergonomic Gear: Choosing the Right Stand, Keyboard, and Mouse0:53
Home Office Toolkit: Productivity Essentials0:44
Learn the critical importance of gathering all necessary work tools before starting your day.
You’ll explore strategies for creating a seamless, uninterrupted workflow by ensuring all physical resources are within easy reach before diving into your tasks.
Putting It All Together0:16
Set up a dedicated work space and maintain a routine to create a distinct work mode separate from home, with everything you need to stay productive.

Always Connected: Managing Your Remote Work Ecosystem1:03
This lesson highlights the importance of organizing and securing access to all the digital tools and resources you need for effective remote work. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be equipped to create a fully functional virtual workspace that supports focus and productivity.
Audio Productivity: Quality Headphones Are Essential for Remote Work0:49

Develop a Comprehensive Work-from-Home Strategy0:23
Implement a comprehensive work-from-home strategy by establishing a daily work plan to get things done. Overcome the hurdle of flipping your brain into work mode while in a home environment.
Planner Power: Your Ultimate Productivity Tool0:39
Use a planner that sits in a drawer to write tomorrow’s tasks at the end of each day, building a routine and looking back at daily or weekly accomplishments.
Notification Control: Alert Blockers1:08
Block notifications to boost focus while working from home, using alert blockers that remove access to YouTube and social media for a set period.
Remember to Plan1:56
Learn how to boost your productivity by planning your workday in advance.
You’ll explore practical tips for reviewing deadlines, meetings, and ongoing projects to set clear goals for the next day. By implementing this simple yet powerful habit, you’ll start each day with clarity and purpose, ready to tackle tasks without wasting time or energy on decision-making.
Remember to Communicate3:02
Over-communicating is essential when working remotely.
Learn how to use collaborative tools to maintain connection, share updates, and foster team banter that mimics the natural interactions of an office environment. Discover strategies for setting expectations, managing breaks, and encouraging open dialogue to create a virtual workspace where communication thrives.
Remember to Procrastinate2:37
Incorporate intentional breaks into your work-from-home routine to maintain focus and productivity.
Discover the value of short, purposeful interruptions—like doing a quick chore or taking a brief walk—and how they can help reset your mind between tasks. You’ll also explore strategies for balancing breaks with work, ensuring they don’t derail your day but instead enhance your ability to stay engaged and energized.
Remember to shut it down2:04
The critical importance of creating clear boundaries between work and personal life when working from home.
Discover practical strategies for “shutting down” your workspace at the end of the day, including physically clearing your work area, turning off devices, and mentally transitioning out of work mode.

Chore Breaks: Recharge and Accomplish More0:41
Use small, time-defined chores during breaks to manage distractions. Complete one chore at a time with a clear start and end, then return to work refreshed.
Laundry as a Break Activity0:25
Use laundry as a quick, finite break from work by starting the washing machine, transferring to the dryer, and returning to tasks in just a few minutes.
Folding The Time Away0:47
Break laundry into four tasks—washing, drying, folding, and putting away—to create quick two- to three-minute interruptions that serve as mini breaks in your workday.
Clean Out One Drawer0:26
Clean a single drawer, not the whole space, and do it in a few minutes. Focus on one door at a time to keep what’s inside organized, a functional chore.
Vacuum One Room0:33
Vacuum a single room to keep it finite and contained, and gradually cover the whole home with quick sessions—kitchen, bedroom, or office—depending on home size.
Achieving Work-Life Balance When Working from Home6:47
A step by step approach to designing your formula for work life balance
HomeSchooling while Working From Home13:26
In response to a student request, a few tips for keeping children busy and productive as you home school and home-work.
Why You Should Always Take Lunch Breaks0:42
Take lunch as a break away from your desk to reset and recharge; don't eat at your desk, sit somewhere else, and keep boundaries by making lunchtime your own time.
Dress for Success at Home: How Getting Ready Impacts Your Performance1:42

What are the hurdles?0:43
Identify potential hurdles and roadblocks for working from home, document fears and past failures, discuss strategies with a colleague, and plan to stay on track with realistic expectations.
What have you done well?0:36
Celebrate successes and identify what has worked well in your home office to boost productivity. Translate your strengths into new approaches by making these lists, addressing roadblocks, and implementing improvements.
More Courses!0:32
Outro - Thank you for watching1:29

Requirements

Take this course when you are transitioning to a home office

Description

Working from home can offer more flexibility, independence, and control over your schedule. But without the right workspace, routines, and boundaries, it can also lead to distractions, longer hours, blurred personal time, and burnout.

This practical course will help you create a productive, comfortable, and sustainable work-from-home routine. You will learn how to set up a workspace that supports concentration, improve your virtual work setup, establish healthier daily habits, and separate work responsibilities from home and personal life.

Whether you are new to remote work, work from home occasionally, or want to improve an existing home office routine, this course gives you clear, realistic strategies you can apply immediately.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Create a functional home workspace that supports focus, comfort, and productivity.
Set up a professional virtual environment for video calls and online meetings.
Build a daily work-from-home routine that helps you manage time and energy.
Reduce common remote-work distractions and stay focused during the workday.
Set practical boundaries between work time, personal time, and household responsibilities.

This course is designed for employees, freelancers, business owners, and professionals who work from home and want to be more organized, productive, and balanced. It is also useful for people preparing to begin a remote or hybrid role.

No special equipment or prior experience is required. You can apply the ideas whether you have a dedicated home office, a shared room, or a small workspace.r tools, your brain, and your procrastination plan and make this an opportunity to improve your work practices.

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Reviews:

"One of the most practical and anticipated course given the current situations"

"Clear practical directions: Esp. about how your brain can trick but how you can tweak your environment & planning to prevent time waste & have more energy. Making good practical use of mini breaks!"

Who this course is for:

An employee who works fully remote or follows a hybrid schedule, and feels that their space is uncomfortable, cluttered, or not designed for focused work
A freelancer, consultant, virtual assistant, or self-employed professional working primarily from home
A small-business owner who carries out administrative, client, planning, or online work from a home office
A person working in a dedicated office, a spare room, a shared living area, or a small improvised workspace
An employee or service provider who works from home and worries that they do not look professional in virtual meetings
Anybody working from home and struggling to switch off, connect with others, and manage interruptions

Working from Home: Set Up Your Space, Routine, and Boundarie

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Course content

Mindset and Foundations for Remote Success2 lectures • 2min

Pre-Game: What You Need to Know About Working From Home3 lectures • 17min

Design Your Ideal Home Workspace7 lectures • 6min

Create a Virtual Office2 lectures • 2min

Work-from-Home Planning: Create a Personalized Productivity Roadmap7 lectures • 12min

TL;DR1 lecture • 1min

Boundaries and Well-Being9 lectures • 25min

Bringing it all together4 lectures • 3min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: