Working from home has so many wonderful advantages. It also has some possible pitfalls. Your routine while working from home is totally different than your routine was when you reported to the job site.

It is easy to succumb to the slightly lazier way of life. I am sure your work ethics are just as high as ever. The possible pitfalls are in the area of your physical health and well being.

• Your eating habits can take a turn for the worse when you are working from home. The kitchen is always right there and accessible. It is easy to grab a munchy here and there and start the habit of eating while you are working.

• More than likely, you don’t move around as much as you did when you worked at a job on site. There are no long hallways to walk down or co-workers to see which constantly had you up and moving.

• It was easy enough to drive to the gym before or after work to get your exercise. When you are working from home, going to the gym might require an extra trip out which could seem like a chore.

• Your competitive edge might round out a little bit. I think this could be especially true for women. The truth is, being around other people motivates us to keep up our physical appearance more.

• At one point in time, you might have given anything to get away from those petty co-workers. Just be careful not to isolate yourself too much from adult interaction when you are working from home.

• Remember to take care of your eyes. Take some quick breaks from the computer and let your eyes take a quick rest. My ophthalmologist recommended to look away from the computer every twenty minutes or so and focus on a different distance for a minute to reduce eye strain.

Make working from home benefit your career as well as your health. Eat right, get some exercise and get out of the house every now and again!