Even if you work from home part time, you should take the time to give yourself an office.
Having a place to go-even if it's only a few feet commute-takes away distractions that may interfere with your job.
Being able to close the door on the activities of your house can greatly reduce the amount of stress-and also creates a work oasis that can lead to increased productivity.
You say you don't have room for an office? Join the club.
Many people who work at home make do with any space they can claim-the living room, the dining room table, their bedroom-any place where you can comfortably sit and get some precious work done.
No matter how small your living space, chances are, with a little innovation and creativity, you can have your own office.
Here's something you may not have considered: convert a closet into an office.
Even a small closet can accommodate a laptop or small PC.

The following are some tips for creating your tiny office: * Remove all "closet" trappings.
Even if your office is in a closet, you don't want to feel as if that's where you are.
Take out everything that doesn't have something to do with your job.
Don't share your space with winter clothes or holiday trappings.
No wire hangers.
No shoe racks.
* Paint the inside a pleasing color.
Most closet interiors are bland white.
Pick something that makes you happy.
It's a small space, so it won't require much time or effort to do.
Pick a lighter color to make the space appear larger.
* Think vertically.
You're office is tiny, so fill it up from the ground to the ceiling if you need extra storage.
Shelving is relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
* Think small.
Don't try to cram a big desk in or a huge office chair.
Before you buy anything, measure it to make certain it will fit through the closet door and won't overwhelm your small space.
Work from a laptop or downsize your computer (most newer PCs are smaller today, anyway).
* Keep it uncluttered.
The smaller the space, the more messy it looks.
You're going to have to be extra diligent about organization and keeping the area neat.
Don't pack in things you don't need.
* If you're at all claustrophobic, put a mirror on the wall or a picture that brings the outdoors in.
Bring in fresh flowers or plants that don't need a lot of sunlight.
A little color and greenery can go a long way to making any office more homey and pleasant.

Even a tiny office is better than no office.
Be creative, plan everything, and get to work.