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Friday, September 17, 2010
The First Thing to Do When You Work At Home
Yes, I'm sharing my secrets to effectively working at home! Beginning with:
Create an evening routine.
Yes, I said evening.
We've all that those mornings when nothing goes right - kids can't find their shoes, socks are missing, and "I meant to wear this shirt but it's still in the wash!"
You can fix all that chaos - the night before.
As soon as you're done working for the day, shine your sink, clean the kitchen, tidy the house, put everything you need for the next day on your desk or by your front door. Maybe even put coffee in the coffee maker and set it to start the next morning. I prefer my caffeine cold, so I make sure my morning Diet Coke is in the fridge so it's icy! Lay out your clothes, all the way to shoes, so in the morning, you don't have to think about what to wear.
You solve morning crises by thinking about them the night before. It only takes a minute, you can work it into your routines, and I promise you the next day will go much more smoothly!
(Thanks to Marla Cilley, the Flylady. I got this idea from her, and implement it in my own home life.)
Create an evening routine.
Yes, I said evening.
We've all that those mornings when nothing goes right - kids can't find their shoes, socks are missing, and "I meant to wear this shirt but it's still in the wash!"
You can fix all that chaos - the night before.
As soon as you're done working for the day, shine your sink, clean the kitchen, tidy the house, put everything you need for the next day on your desk or by your front door. Maybe even put coffee in the coffee maker and set it to start the next morning. I prefer my caffeine cold, so I make sure my morning Diet Coke is in the fridge so it's icy! Lay out your clothes, all the way to shoes, so in the morning, you don't have to think about what to wear.
You solve morning crises by thinking about them the night before. It only takes a minute, you can work it into your routines, and I promise you the next day will go much more smoothly!
(Thanks to Marla Cilley, the Flylady. I got this idea from her, and implement it in my own home life.)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
When Setting Up Your Office
Note: This is cross-posted from my Virtual Assistance blog. It's just as relevant here. ~ Donna
I love my family. I love my kids so much, I've opted to keep them home during the school day and homeschool them. And I work at home. Ever wanted to do the same thing?
The first challenge to consider is - can you work with all the distractions? I can - I've put my desk in the living room, in fact, to make sure I am in the middle of family life. (It helps me make sure the TV stays off when it's supposed to be off, and see who's coming in and out.) It does make for a .... cozy .... living area, but that's OK.
If you can't deal with distraction, can you move your work time to late at night or early morning? Do you have a separate room that you can use for an office? (I don't.) Do you need your environment to remain quiet when you work - for example, do you process phone calls?
Can you set up your home office in much the same manner as a professional office? Remember, you're working as a professional. You need to stay organized and motivated at home, perhaps even more than outside the home.
Do household tasks "nag" at you? Are you tempted to spend the workday doing housework? If so, try the FlyLady system so you keep your home clean in a minimum of time. Use a timer. Do 45 minutes of desk work and then take 15 minutes to take care of some household chores that are annoying you. You can do a lot in 15 minutes. Put your routines in place.
I personally find working at home to be very stress-free and enjoyable. No commute, no time constraints, and extra time to enjoy my kids.
I love my family. I love my kids so much, I've opted to keep them home during the school day and homeschool them. And I work at home. Ever wanted to do the same thing?
The first challenge to consider is - can you work with all the distractions? I can - I've put my desk in the living room, in fact, to make sure I am in the middle of family life. (It helps me make sure the TV stays off when it's supposed to be off, and see who's coming in and out.) It does make for a .... cozy .... living area, but that's OK.
If you can't deal with distraction, can you move your work time to late at night or early morning? Do you have a separate room that you can use for an office? (I don't.) Do you need your environment to remain quiet when you work - for example, do you process phone calls?
Can you set up your home office in much the same manner as a professional office? Remember, you're working as a professional. You need to stay organized and motivated at home, perhaps even more than outside the home.
Do household tasks "nag" at you? Are you tempted to spend the workday doing housework? If so, try the FlyLady system so you keep your home clean in a minimum of time. Use a timer. Do 45 minutes of desk work and then take 15 minutes to take care of some household chores that are annoying you. You can do a lot in 15 minutes. Put your routines in place.
I personally find working at home to be very stress-free and enjoyable. No commute, no time constraints, and extra time to enjoy my kids.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Changing directions a little
Hi Readers,
I'm going to change direction a little. Instead of reviewing work from home companies (I'll continue doing that) I plan to post known work from home jobs and other opportunities here. PLEASE feel free to comment and offer reviews.
It's tough to find ways to earn money at home, especially in today's economy. But...they are still out there. Your perfect job awaits! I'll keep up the research... check back often!
I'm going to change direction a little. Instead of reviewing work from home companies (I'll continue doing that) I plan to post known work from home jobs and other opportunities here. PLEASE feel free to comment and offer reviews.
It's tough to find ways to earn money at home, especially in today's economy. But...they are still out there. Your perfect job awaits! I'll keep up the research... check back often!
UNRESEARCHED Work at Home leads in Utah
I have not researched these jobs. Good luck!
Appointment Setter
Advertising Sales Reps
Sales consultant
Sales Consultant
ClickWorker
Appointment Setter
Advertising Sales Reps
Sales consultant
Sales Consultant
ClickWorker
Monday, September 6, 2010
Unresearched Work From Home Job Postings:
I have not researched these jobs.
Nationwide Marketing Rep (Telecommuting)
Internet Marketers Wanted
SEO Specialist Wanted
Nationwide Marketing Rep (Telecommuting)
Internet Marketers Wanted
SEO Specialist Wanted
Customer Service Work from Home (unresearched)
Please note: I have not researched this listing.
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/csr/1939499454.html
http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/csr/1939499454.html
US based pharmaceutical company has part time and full time positions available in customer service. You can work from home and telecommute. You need high speed internet, computer access and telelphone. We will train.
To schedule an appointment for an interview call 972-765-1878
Commission based with bonuses and benefits
To schedule an appointment for an interview call 972-765-1878
Commission based with bonuses and benefits
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