My Work From Home Schedule

As remote work becomes the new norm, I’m right there in the mix, navigating the challenges of transitioning from daily in-person routines to a fully remote job in a different state. A few years later and I still struggle with a lack of structure, finding myself rolling out of bed just before clocking in. But, I’ve managed to turn things around by crafting my ideal daily routine, bringing a sense of productivity to both my work and personal life. In this blog post I am sharing my ideal work from home schedule. It’s more of an “ideal” routine. Life happens, and that’s okay. I don’t beat myself up if I stray from this routine, but I do my best to stick to it most days.

7:00 AM – Good Morning

I make a conscious effort to wakeup at the same time every day. I grant myself a bit of extra sleep on the weekends, but I try not to mess too much with my sleep cycle. With a strict 8:30 work start, waking up at 7 carves out “me time” before the workday.

7:10 AM – Me Time

This chunk of time varies daily – it might be a morning workout, the gym, chores, or just chilling on my computer. Having this pre-work “me time” has been a great way to start my day.

8:00 AM – Shower + Breakfast

Post-morning workout, I have a quick shower, get dressed for work, and eat breakfast. If I’m running late, I sometimes eat at my desk while reviewing my schedule for the day, but I try to keep that to a minimum.

8:30 AM – Start Work

Pretty self explanatory here. I log in at 8:30 AM sharp and dive into work.

12:00 PM – Lunch Break

Opting for an 8:30 start only gives me 30 minutes for lunch. This is enough time to eat and maybe squeeze in a quick walk for some fresh air. Thanks to meal prepping, I usually avoid cooking during lunch. Occasionally I’ll use this time to work on my blog.

12:30 PM – Back to Work

Continue working! Sometimes I’ll bring a fun drink back to my desk to keep me motivated.

3:00 PM – Quick Break

Around 3 I take a short break. I sometimes get into an afternoon slump, and this break helps me return with renewed focus for the rest of the day.

5:00 PM – Log Off

Most days, I manage to sign off right at 5. There are exceptions where I work a bit late, but my regular hours stop at 5.

6:00 PM – Dinner

Dinner varies – leftovers, cooking a new meal prep, or the occasional order-in. I make it a point to tidy up the kitchen and run the dishwasher, setting myself up for success the next day.

7:00 PM – Unwind

During this time, I handle errands, meet friends, watch a show… It’s my free time to do whatever feels right that day. I aim to be back home and in “chill mode” by 9.

10:00 PM – Lights Out

Sometimes, I wind down with a bit of reading before calling it a night. Prioritizing sleep has been a huge help for my mental and physical health.

This routine is not always reality, and that’s okay! I hope sharing my work from home routine has inspired you to create your own ideal remote work schedule. Have a routine that works for you? Share it in the comments!