Succeed at Working from Home
As a mom you are well aware of the countless things you need to
get done on a daily basis, therefore working from home can be a
challenge. There are a few key factors that will assist you in
doing just what you need to accomplish all your daily tasks. A
few of the issues that are most important are DETERMINATION &
GOALS, ORGANIZATION, PRIORITIES AND SCHEDULING.
Determination & Goals:
If you are determined to make an income from home, you can do
it. If you are going to be wishy-washy about it then it won't
work. Do work you enjoy. It makes it a lot easier to want to
work. Set a goal for yourself whether it is to start or build a
savings or save for something special that you have always
wanted. Give yourself an incentive to work.
Get and Stay Organized:
Believe me, with clutter around it's hard to work. If you don't
know where your paperwork is to work on a project you'll like
not bother looking for it and just not work. Keep your work area
as clean as you can. I know it can be hard. My desk is in the
middle of the house so everything gets put on it. So daily I
take a few minutes to clear it off before I get set to work. You
don't need an office to set up a mini office just a corner or a
small area you can have just for your things. I file all my
papers in one drawer, have a binder for paperwork for each
company I work for and I make myself keep everything up to date.
If you are working off a table and don't have storage then
perhaps a file folder box or expandable folder would work for
you. They don't take up much space and can be placed under a
table so as to not be intrusive. Stay focused on what you need
to do.
Priorities:
If your children aren't of school age yet like mine, they are
your first priority as are mine. They are, after all the reason
for wanting to work at home. Get them up and ready for the day
early. Get them settled and then begin your list for the day.
You can either have a calendar on your desk in which you can
write in your daily activities or just grab a notebook and make
your daily list. This can be done in the morning or even the day
or evening before. Start your daily task list off with the most
important tasks you need to do. Leave the least important tasks
at the bottom.
Scheduling/Flexibility:
Now this can be hard for most moms, as things come up daily that
are unexpected. Make sure in your schedule you give yourself
time to spend with your kids, either going for a quick walk or
just playing together. Allow yourself some room for flexibility
for those unexpected happenings and take a few minutes just for
you as this will help regenerate you. A strict schedule is hard
to keep and can become frustrating. Some work at home jobs such
as call center work or customer service you are required to
schedule your work hours so that will assist you in scheduling
your other activities around it. Some positions such as document
coding allow for a bit more flexibility in your work schedule.
But whatever type of work you do, do it wholeheartedly. You will
succeed.