Balancing Home & Business Under The Same Roof
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 3:28 pm1. Work With The Natural Flow
Dont try to break the schedule or routine in your home so that you can work there. Go with what works instead. For example, work during the hours you are most productive. Do housework or other tasks when your home is most distracting. Make the most of your time and space!
2. Be Self-Motivated
It doesnt come natural to be in a highly motivated and productive state of mind when you are at home in your favorite pajamas. It comes more natural to be relaxed and to escape the rest of the world.
Study , learn to keep yourself on your toes and , and basically figure out what it takes - for you personally - to stay on top of your game.
3. Set Ground Rules
Once you get an idea what works best for you, and where you need improvement, set some rules and expectations about your work time and your work space. Turn off phone ringers, be firm with friends and family about your work hours, etc. Having a flexible schedule is great, but some structure ensures that you get your work done and you have free time with the kids/family as well.
4. Create a Productive Work Space
Organize and arrange your Home Office so that you can work efficiently. Since this is not going to be the same for everyone, its important to pay attention to your habits and change things accordingly.
5. Know Your Priorities
There will be times when 1, 2, 3 & 4 fail you and you find yourself frustrated. Its not easy to balance a career and a family under the same roof - no matter how well you plan it. Always keep your priorities in mind, instead of the tasks and details. Work towards the greater goal. This kind of focus will alleviate much of the stress that is common with a Home Office situation.
Dont try to break the schedule or routine in your home so that you can work there. Go with what works instead. For example, work during the hours you are most productive. Do housework or other tasks when your home is most distracting. Make the most of your time and space!
2. Be Self-Motivated
It doesnt come natural to be in a highly motivated and productive state of mind when you are at home in your favorite pajamas. It comes more natural to be relaxed and to escape the rest of the world.
Study , learn to keep yourself on your toes and , and basically figure out what it takes - for you personally - to stay on top of your game.
3. Set Ground Rules
Once you get an idea what works best for you, and where you need improvement, set some rules and expectations about your work time and your work space. Turn off phone ringers, be firm with friends and family about your work hours, etc. Having a flexible schedule is great, but some structure ensures that you get your work done and you have free time with the kids/family as well.
4. Create a Productive Work Space
Organize and arrange your Home Office so that you can work efficiently. Since this is not going to be the same for everyone, its important to pay attention to your habits and change things accordingly.
5. Know Your Priorities
There will be times when 1, 2, 3 & 4 fail you and you find yourself frustrated. Its not easy to balance a career and a family under the same roof - no matter how well you plan it. Always keep your priorities in mind, instead of the tasks and details. Work towards the greater goal. This kind of focus will alleviate much of the stress that is common with a Home Office situation.