Many of us bums are doing freelance writing, working on our screen plays, or trying to take over the world from a corner of our bedrooms and living rooms. Though the commute is great and office attire is unbeatable, when physical space is multi-function it's a bit harder to differentiate work-time from down-time. Unless you have the money to move to a bigger home or add a floor, consider spending some time creating separate space for your work. When creating a plan for work/everything else separation, plan on organizing your private space and re-thinking the public. The space dilemma requires a bit of a mix-and-match-as-needed approach.

Option One: Work at home, while setting aside a space for work. Comfy PJs, unlimited coffee, and comfortable seating make your house the best workplace in the city. However, allowing work materials to pile up in every corner can be unproductive for all aspects of your life. Papers all over the coffee table and scattered on your dresser are a bit crazy-making. Start to create work/life boundaries by designating a certain space for your work and keeping your stuff within it. Sure, your laptop might play double duty, but that stack of printouts shouldn’t be acting as camouflage for your armchair.

Helpful Hint: Use folders or a filing cabinet to keep your paper organized. Sometimes you may need to spread out. Go ahead and use your dining room table, but make sure to clean up as soon as possible. You don't want to end up feeling trapped by the cut down forest in every room of your house.

Option Two: Work outside of your home. This is LA, so you’ll probably have a lot of company wherever you go. If you have a huge stack of reading, you can head to the park or the beach (thank you awesome weather). Those spots offer fresh air, a view, and maybe even a new perspective. Just getting out the house may give you an energy boost.

For those tethered to their computers, internet access is usually key to a productive experience. Coffee shops around the city offer free wifi to paying customers. Yes, that means you often have to buy something, but brewed coffee or tea usually hovers around the $2 mark. Not a bad price to pay for an all-day office. There's also always the library. Trust us, it rocks there. If you're looking for a spot nearby, Open WiFi Spots is a great list of places around LA that offer, you guessed it, free wifi.

There are also a few shared workspaces options around the city. Pricing varies (and is often out of range), but there are a few good deals out there. BlankSpaces is $15 for 5 off peak hours (math: about $3/hour), which may be a bit pricey for everyday use, but great for occasionally tapping into great energy of a room full of working people. If you want to check it out, get a week’s free trial (we bums love free stuff). Now get to work!