4 Keys to Managing Your Work From Home Job
Posted on Saturday 5th January 2008 by Kim Sunshine. Hits: 124
Isn't it lovely to work from home? Working from home can be the most wonderful experience of your life, or it can be stressful and burdensome- the choice is yours. I will be offering tips that I have learned by working from home to help you get the most out of your work-at-home-experience. The first, and probably the most important tip I would like to share is "Go to Work". I know! I know... you are working! But what I mean is
1. Plan your work hours ahead. You set your own schedule, so you can be flexible. When you are setting aside time for work, do just that. And when you are not working, close the door, and do not work.
2. Go to the "Office". Start your day with a shower and dressing down to the shoes. (This lets every part of you know that you are at work, your mind will be clearer and more alert.)
3. Manage your personal calls. Personal calls are very distracting. Personally, I do not accept personal calls during work time. I will let the caller leave a message. If it is urgent, I call back, if not, I wait till after work time to return the call.
4. Run errands, don't let them run you. You must plan time to run your errands. We all have them. Not everyday, nor every week, but we all certainly do have them. Consider 1 day a week that you will run errands, set appointments and do favors for others. This is not necessary to do every week, but it is easy to get overwhelmed with requests, appointments and errands, if you do not have a plan.
You are the first person who has to put a value on your time. If you give it away for free, to everyone, all the time... you are going to be a very busy and stressed-out person. If you are balanced and disciplined, you can breeze through every week feeling revived and refreshed... stress-free. Our hobbies, family and non-work-related activities renew us, and rejuvenate us. They are an important part of our life. Be persistent, consistent, and efficient to be able to "power down" work at the end of the day. Your daily tasks should be complete because you were not distracted. All emails are completed because you worked diligently. So you can turn off your computer at the end of the day, and smile...victoriously!
Kim specializes in HP coupons and teaching people how to save money by using online coupon codes. You can learn more about saving money online at her site WhatsYourDeal.com.
1. Plan your work hours ahead. You set your own schedule, so you can be flexible. When you are setting aside time for work, do just that. And when you are not working, close the door, and do not work.
2. Go to the "Office". Start your day with a shower and dressing down to the shoes. (This lets every part of you know that you are at work, your mind will be clearer and more alert.)
3. Manage your personal calls. Personal calls are very distracting. Personally, I do not accept personal calls during work time. I will let the caller leave a message. If it is urgent, I call back, if not, I wait till after work time to return the call.
4. Run errands, don't let them run you. You must plan time to run your errands. We all have them. Not everyday, nor every week, but we all certainly do have them. Consider 1 day a week that you will run errands, set appointments and do favors for others. This is not necessary to do every week, but it is easy to get overwhelmed with requests, appointments and errands, if you do not have a plan.
You are the first person who has to put a value on your time. If you give it away for free, to everyone, all the time... you are going to be a very busy and stressed-out person. If you are balanced and disciplined, you can breeze through every week feeling revived and refreshed... stress-free. Our hobbies, family and non-work-related activities renew us, and rejuvenate us. They are an important part of our life. Be persistent, consistent, and efficient to be able to "power down" work at the end of the day. Your daily tasks should be complete because you were not distracted. All emails are completed because you worked diligently. So you can turn off your computer at the end of the day, and smile...victoriously!
Kim specializes in HP coupons and teaching people how to save money by using online coupon codes. You can learn more about saving money online at her site WhatsYourDeal.com.
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