1. Create a similar work-space to what you have at work. If you work on a bed at the office... well, okay... Most of you work at a desk so have a dedicated desk-like surface for your home office. Laying in bed, or lounging on the couch is not going to be as productive. Find a quiet corner of your house and set up shop there.
2. Get dressed for work. Put on pants. Brush the things, wash the things and dress the things. If you feel like you are going to work you will be more productive.
3. Time block your workday as if you are at the office. Take breaks at the normal time you would at the office. Take lunch at lunchtime. Quit working at quitting time.
4. Do not do housework or home-related work during work hours. Ignore the dishes, laundry or yard until after work hours. It will wait for you, I promise.
5. Find child care for your children or for older children plan engaging activities for them that don't require your constant supervision.
6. Have quick food options for snacks and lunchtime that don't require a lot of preparation time.
7. Set daily prioritized goals for productivity and give yourself rigid deadlines. Do the most challenging projects first thing in the morning.
8. Keep distractors like pets, children, and spouses, out of your work-space during working hours.
9. Connect through technology so you can continue to collaborate with your peers. Video, audio and instant message platforms are great at keeping the synergy going while working offsite.
10. Have an accountability partner. Your boss, your project manager or a workplace counterpart can all help you stay on task and maintain or increase your productivity. Keep daily contact with someone who will hold you accountable.

GOOD LUCK!
XO