You’re thrilled that your boss (finally!) agreed to let you telecommute. But just because your commute is now a 30-second walk down the hallway doesn’t mean that you’re available 24/7, either. Structure your workday with tips from Sara Sutton Fell, Founder and CEO of FlexJobs.  

Share your schedule. Create a calendar of when you’ll be available—and when you’ll be out of the “office.” You can use programs like Google Calendar to show when you’re working. That way, your colleagues will know the right times to reach you.

Set realistic goals. If you’re the only one in the office who gets to work at home, you might feel a little guilty. But you shouldn’t feel the need to shoulder extra tasks to make up for the fact that you telecommute, advises Fell. Instead, executing your work well and meeting your deadlines matters more than taking on extra projects and only half-completing them.

Define urgency. When you’re not physically in the office, every email you receive may seem imperative. “You know your job better than anyone,” says Fell. “You can determine what’s truly important and what can wait until morning.” You’ll avoid stressing yourself out—and stretching out your workday.

Keep communication open. Check in with your boss often to let him know what you’re working on, advises Fell. This will not only keep your boss clued in on your workload, but hopefully will prevent him adding extra projects to your already overflowing to-do list.

Track your time. One big temptation when you work from home is that you have easy access to the office whenever you need it. If you find yourself checking emails one too many times before bed, make a conscious effort to clock out at quitting time. Turn off your computer—and shut your office door—to prevent working round the clock.