In the day of the Internet and the ability to bring our work into our home life brings its challenges and benefits. On one hand many of us count our blessings with working from home as it is our only option.

On the other hand, separating work and recreational time can be challenging since the lines can become blurred. I have worked from home now since 2004 and knew right away I had to set some ground rules to separate my life. I have my set of rules and work/school hours set aside. When my work is done, I can walk away with a clear mind to unplug and truly relax.

Then one day I got  a laptop......Wow, did the ease of travel, work, and school become a breeze! Nothing stopped me any longer as I simply brought it with me to visit family.

The down side........the laptop is always on and in my living room. I had to find new boundaries of turning it off and/or putting it to sleep. I found once I found this schedule, the anxiety and 'unplugging' became much much easier.

So with that said, do you find time away from work? If so, tell us more! How do you create fun time in the hibernating winter months.