by Cassie Howard | Dec 18, 2015 | Work At Home Mom |
It’s the holiday season - which means loads of food, fun and excitement, and NO SCHOOL! You want to enjoy your kids while they are little, but you also want to be able to run a successful business while working from home. Here are some ideas to keep you working while you’ve got a child at home now and after the holidays. Work early in the morning or late at night - and during nap time if you’re lucky enough that naps still exist. Set a work-from-home schedule and try to stick with it. Establishing a schedule (as best you can) while they are still little will help them to understand what you do, as they get older. Schedule in time for interruptions and play-breaks so you can manage your stress levels and not feel guilty about not working or not playing enough with your child/children. Designate times when you can give your full attention to your kids - have a routine where they know when you’ll be available for play and when you’ve got to get back to work. Mobilize your office. Get yourself a laptop, your cell phone, pen and notebook and you can work anywhere your kids are. Work at the kitchen table, backyard, the park, you’ll be surprised how much you can get done in between activities. Ask for help, remember that you don’t always have to be superwoman. Team up with another mom (or mom in business) and exchange watching each others children. Consider asking in-laws and family members to help once or twice a week. Delegate business tasks. It may mean spending a little...
