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Working remotely is a gratifying challenge. It requires strict self management but also offers you greater levels of control over the work you produce and the time you spend producing it. Making the move from a more traditional work environment can be a challenge of a different sort, though. There are a number of remote-first companies which address freelancers’ concerns about lost social or career-oriented opportunities without issue; however, it is still falls to you to ensure that your needs — social and otherwise — are met. Finding a space in which you can replicate your ideal, productive environment is key to maintaining a healthy mindset. If you find yourself concerned about not only your work ethic but your social health while freelancing, then living in an intentional community may help you bridge the distance between the traditional, social work space and remote employment.