becoming the perfect place to work as " you can have privacy when required , and it also works well when clients come to visit , as it has ample seating for conducting meetings , etc ." It also has a separate front door and its own little bathroom .
" The work-life balance has come with time for me ," said Burkett . " Having tried many different iterations , I have found that working for myself , having a dedicated office space with my desktop computer , works the best for me . I must shut the doors and tune out the rest of the house to focus on my work priorities . I love my laptop and the freedom that it gives me , but find I am quicker and more productive in a dedicated office space .
" The biggest challenge for me in terms of career and working from my home is that as a social creature , it can be a little isolating ," she added . " Fortunately , I have great friends and bars and restaurants within walking distance when I need a little socialization ."
Burkett said that she is " blessed with incredible neighbors on Main Street ," and is thrilled to be part of the neighborhood . It ' s the key to a love story that has become not just about a house but about a community where Burkett feels warmly welcomed by the people around her — and by the space in which she ' s built a new life , literally in some ways .
" To me it ' s the feeling . It ' s the vibe I felt when I first walked through the door ," she said of what she loves best about the house on Harvey ' s Hill . " To me , this house symbolizes love and freedom and doing things on my terms . We have an open-door policy , and it is not oppressive — there is no walking on eggshells here , and it is open and transparent . We are free to be in this house and that is everything . ... I have loved the wine nights here , the late-night conversations , and the friends and family who are all nearby and have filled our lives with support and love ."
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