Working from home definitely offers some advantages as far as convenience goes, but it also presents a whole-new set of pitfalls that require important skills to navigate. Without the act of going to work to create a physical barrier between professional and personal life, it can be harder to get in the zone and produce your best work. The normal distractions of domestic life can come at you from every direction, whether they be pets, children, roommates or noisy neighbors. So it’s no surprise most people will find it impossible to completely insulate themselves from their immediate environment. Your first step to tackling this problem should be looking at ways you can mitigate these sensory distractions. Noise-canceling headphones have proven themselves to be a lifesaver during lockdown, especially if you’ve got lots of heads under your roof. Taking the time to optimize your workspace is also important; working from your bed might seem convenient, but blurring the divide between your work and home life can make both suffer in the long term. Set up a home office in a clean, quiet corner of your home and declutter it as much as possible. When inevitable interruptions do call your attention away, learn to prioritize important skills on the fly. That way, you can establish if a problem really merits taking time away from your work.