While some people may be afraid or come up with excuses to work remotely, others are finding reasons to work remotely and coming up with ways to make money online. There are a lot of perks that come with having a laptop lifestyle too. 

If finding a job online is something you are currently considering, I have a big source of motivation coming up.

There are plenty of reasons to work from home, so it's totally worth getting excited for.

Top Reasons To Work Remotely

1. Motivation, Motivation, Motivation

While working from home can be distracting at first, once you found yourself a routine and set some clear goals and boundaries, you are ready to kick butt.

Trust me, the pros of working remote outweigh the cons by far.

To me, it's mainly a lifestyle decision, which I think it is more most people who are looking to work remote.

More time with family, friends, setting your own schedule, no commute, the thought of this is incredibly motivating in itself.

According to various studies, employees who work from home are more satisfied and motivated than their office colleagues.

2. Set Your Own Schedule

Another benefit to remote working is that you get to set your own schedule day in and day out.

In the beginning, this can be challenging, but believe me, you’ll soon get used to this and see all the pretty perks of having your own schedule.

This is key because it allows you to set the time that you actually want and are most productive. You will also be able to fit more time in with your kids or your partner.

If you work a remote job, you’ll have tons of flexibility to do what you like, as long as you meet the deadlines, they still exist even when you work in your PJs.

3. You Feel Healthier, Physically And Mentally

There are health benefits to working from home too. Because you’re not rushing to get out the door at a certain time, you don't have to sit in traffic or feel stressed because your train is late.

This means that you have a little more time for yourself in the morning as they are not spend with commuting. I like using my mornings for example to join a yoga class, for a walk and also spend some time meditating. Happy mind, happy body!

Even working out or meditating for those extra 20 or 30 minutes every day can have some serious benefits to your health. And people who work remotely feel that they can squeeze that time in easily.

4. Get A Real Boost To Productivity

Sitting at your desk in a comfy chair at home, your favourite cup of coffee next to you, in your home office you can create exactly the dream workspace you want and this will give you a real boost to your productivity.

You are finally beginning to take steps towards the life that you really want (and deserve).

It’s also common these days to feel disconnected from your day job. In fact in the US, 53 percent of workers are unhappy at their job. Holy, say what!

Imagine how much that impacts on productivity and overall performance.

The goal is to find a job you are happy with, always, no matter if the money is good or if it looks amazing on your resume. 

You should always aim to decide what work you want to do. And often that work is more likely what you actually love doing. And that makes a huge difference!

5. Spend More Time With Your Loved Ones And Socialising

You can always work and make more money, but you will never get the time back you could've spend with your family and friends. This is so so true!

When working from home, you get the incredible opportunity to spend more time socialising and being around the people you care about. According to studies in the US, over 87% of remote workers have seen a positive impact on their social life after making the switch to working from home.

6. You Could Make A Lot More Money

One of the other big reasons to start working on your laptop is the potential to make a lot more money.

Because you have no commute, you can work an extra 30-60 minutes a day, which means more money in the bank just like that.

You could also package your services and potentially earn a lot more without having to work more hours.

The Internet is so vast with opportunities and many freelancers working from home eventually start building multiple income streams, just like I did by freelancing and then starting a blog and online store.

Another avenue you could take advantage of is travelling the world and living in another country.

It’s not out of the question that you can move someplace where the cost of living is lower (consider Canggu in Bali or Chiang Mai in Thailand!) and you’re getting paid in USD and therefore reaping the financial benefits of working from home fully.

7. You Can Wear Whatever You Like

For those who dislike a dress code, one of the other advantages of working from home is that you get to wear what you like. Every. Single.Day. Yay!

You could even work in your PJs or yoga pants all day long, no questions asked. For important deadlines, I do however dress up a little more, just because it gets me into a different mindset. As Elizabeth Gilbert said “dress for the novel you want to write”.

8. Learn New Skills And Grow Personally & Professionally

If I had to pick one of the many perks of working from home that’s truly amazing, it would my own personal and professional development. While working from home is certainly challenging at time and can be demanding in the beginning, it provides a tremendous amount of growth.

In the end, you always have to organise and discipline yourself, which in turn give you the opportunity to get to know yourself better and build your personality.

And don't forget, starting a new business, even if it's just freelancing or working remotely for one company, it inevitably prompts you to learn new skills. 

9. You Are Less Stressed, More Engaged And Happier Overall

One of the biggest reasons why work from home is amazing?

Your boss just can't walk up to you to remind you of upcoming deadlines for the 5th time on the same day and you don't have to deal with the problems your colleagues face.

This means less stress and overall higher engagement in your own work which equals more happiness. Sure thing, it can get rocky in the beginning and that’s the case with any transition in life.

Getting a remote job, or starting a new business is a huge task. But in the end, once you build momentum and start growing, your attitude will shift and you’ll start to reap the benefits.

10. You Could Be Travelling The World (And Working From Anywhere)

And finally, my biggest appeal to remote work is the opportunity to become entirely location independent and travel and work from anywhere in the world.

This means you get to pick and choose which environment you get to work in and that’s extremely powerful. You can pick a place where you feel more relaxed and less stressed. Beach, mountains, city life? It's all yours if you want it.

Over the past 5 years since I started working online, I have travelled to almost 30+ countries and worked from some of the best places, cafes, coworking spaces, beach bars. Looking back, it's hard to put this feeling of freedom into words if you haven't experienced it yourself.

It’s your decision. And that’s one of the most powerful things about working remotely. Are you ready to jump and give it a go?

You never know what will happen, you might as well end up travelling for a few years like I did and then live in your most favourite place ever. I surely found that, to me that's in Australia. If I can do it, I know you can too.