Work At Home .. Plan Your Work

It is most definitely an adventure to get to work from home.

For those that have not yet taken the steps to work from home, you will want to begin
with a plan.

When I first began working from home a little over eight years ago, I was excited and ready to go. However, I was not fully prepared in some areas, and so I want to share with you some tips to help you be better organized, for your own business adventure.

First, share your excitement, thoughts, feelings and plans with your family. My girls were 18 and 13 years old at the time that I got started. It is important to share with your children that you are starting a new career working at home so that you can bring in income for the family. You can also make them feel included in helping with some tasks or helping with chores around the home and reward yourselves with movie or treat for the team effort!

They will need to understand that if you are on the phone, it is not really the time to come screaming for you because one looked at the other the wrong way. ("she touched me, not she started it"). You get the idea.  Teach them the importance of your work time and also let them know that there will be individual time with them. Build and plan your new work at home foundation.

Second, be organized. You will want a calendar to be the first office supply that you purchase. Purposely write down the days and hours that you are willing to work and also be sure to include any other activities... from your kids appointments to catching up with the laundry. Write it all down. You will be much more successful planning your time and having your to-do list wrote out for you.

Lastly, desire, dedication and determination. You will want to have these three qualities to stay on your path and keep you focused. You do not have a time card to punch, or a boss looking over your shoulder telling you what to do and when. Be excited and passionate about the choice you have made, and be dedicated and determined to make it happen!

With these simple yet important steps, you can have a life with balance, accomplishments, and choices that will benefit you and your family for years to come.