I think that the life stage that you begin working remotely is significant — I began after nearly two decades of office-based work and was in my mid 30s; that is, I had established my identity (even though I am continually developing) and I was clear about what I did not want in my life. As a remote freelancer, I relish my chosen solitude and the ability to work with the written word as my paid vocation; furthermore, my bathroom is only used by me and my high-quality headphones transmit the music that I want without interruption. The combination of music, words, and hygiene is incredibly potent for me. I can use the time and frustration I save by not commuting to walk everywhere for my groceries and food, and the previously mentioned emotional maturity means that I have transitioned to more healthy eating habits due to the information I found on the Internet — information that I would not have had the capacity to find as easily in a hectic, annoyance-filled office environment.