Relaxing while
at work isn't always easy. I've got a shelf stereo which is on all day, either playing the radio, or music off my iPod. I look forward to casual fridays where I can dump the suit and tie. Taking my shoes off always seems to lighten up the day.
Although I can and occasionally do work from home, there are a lot of things that can be a distraction - especially the dog who thinks that you're home just to play with her for the day. That being said, with proper focus I can get a lot of stuff done at home, that I can't get done at work, since the phone isn't ringing off the hook, and there are no meetings tying up the day.
The best for me is to work remotely while traveling. Nothing like sitting in a hotel with nothing to do but work.