Yes I know the feeling, I have said for ages that I would schedule a ‘working from Leeds’ day every month and use the opportunity to do some sport and browse the library, but I somehow never get round to it. My role currently requires me to spend more days out, which helps with the social aspect too. But mainly I wanted to add an aside for anyone who goes back to read my 2009 post I am now a reformed character and only eat salad for my lunch, and I snack on nuts. I haven’t managed to add in exercise beyond my school run walk, but I have a much healthier weight. Switching working hours (shorter days, 5 days a week) also helped. I haven’t had a Bondgate Bakery lentils pasty for a long time, which is a shame in some ways But I would have to say I am a happier home-worker these days than I was when I’d written that other post. I think it is good overall to remember that home working does have its challenges (as the Guardian article illustrates) and isn’t all about being lazy and working in your pyjamas, as it is sometimes portrayed in the stereotype.