I work from home almost full-time. In summer it's no problem to get some pleasurable miles in but it's tough to get motivated in winter.
Sometimes I wish I was forced to commute but then I think better of it (whenever I ride in built-up areas that is). (I spent many years cycle commuting to Telephone Exchanges in busy towns all over South Manchester)
I treat most of my weekday rides as a "Virtual Commute" in order to force myself out. Invariably, once I am out in the lanes, I am glad I forced myself out.
I just need a bit more will-power because I am blessed with some beautiful "commuting" roads on my doorstep. It's just that I only get to see them in the dark right now.
Here is the half-way point on my 14 mile virtual commute, looking back towards home.
On balance I think I'll stick to using will-power and this route rather than being forced to commute on some urban jungle route.
Just looking at that photo makes me want to do a bit of commuting.