Tip Number One: Scheduling the Day
Working at home allows you to be flexible. However, it is a good idea to make a schedule that will help you keep your day organized. This way, you will be able to make most of your time. A plan will help you stick to your goals and accomplish them in a structured manner. The plan could include activities that need to be done with the kids, social activities, household chores, and, of course, work commitments. Doing things without a structure or plan could result in unneeded stress and frustration. Whenever you go to the computer, have a clear vision and purpose as to what needs to be done. This will prevent you from aimlessly surfing the Internet. Your to-do list must include everything that must be done. At the end of the day, tick off all the tasks accomplished. It would surely be a satisfying feeling.
Tip Number Two: Keep Work and Home Separate
The line that separates work and home must be drawn clearly. Both affairs must be kept and dealt separately. Do not try to mix both. For example, while playing with your children do not try to work or vice versa as it will greatly stress you out. It is a good idea to limit the work to one room, probably the room in which your children spend a lot of time. However, ensure you have a comfortable desk and chair there. This way you are able to keep an eye on the children as well as concentrate on your work.
Tip Number Three: Multi-Tasking
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You have surely heard the famous proverb, "kill two birds with one stone," so why not try this in your daily life. For example, do the laundry or tidy up the office when you are on the phone.
Tip Number Four: Distribute Responsibility and Outsource Work
Just because you are a work-at-home-mom, it does not mean you have to do all the work on your own. Divide responsibility among the children and other members of the family. This helps build responsibility in the children too. If possible, outsource some work to a virtual assistant. This can help reduce the time needed to complete projects as well as be a tax-deductible expense. If your children can help with the admin tasks, why not ask them to help and pay them a price for their services.
Tip Number Five: Hire the Services of a Babysitter or Day Care
Spending a few dollars on some help for a few hours a day can allow you to do excellent work in the meantime. If not work, it could also you to de-stress yourself and take some rest or a quick nap. You can do either while the babysitter or day care teacher entertains your children.
