One of the things I had feared about working from home is a tendency toward isolation. I have a strong hermit streak in me, and although it is a good thing that I enjoy being alone, I am learning that it is important to stay actively engaged in the community around me. Like many “creatives,” when I am in the midst of a creative ... Read More
Archives for October 2009
Work-Life Balance – You Don’t Have To Be a Super Woman
When I was a teenager, one of the hottest shows on TV was Wonder Woman. It was a show about a woman, a corporate executive by day who transformed into a superhero when a crisis occurred or when someone needed to be rescued. She had this really cool costume with a gold belt and gold cuff bracelets. Her powers included super strength, ... Read More
How to Stay Disciplined When Working From Home
As a freelance writer and editor working from home, people often ask me: “How are you able to get anything done? If it were me, I’d be playing computer games or doing laundry all day. I’m not disciplined enough to do that!” Actually, you’re more disciplined than you might think. It’s really just a matter of setting up boundaries ... Read More
Avoid These Pitfalls When Packaging Your Product
I love getting packages in the mail, especially from companies like Ralph Lauren where they send you a sleek white box, filled with fancy wrappings, and extras that make you feel like a million dollars! Well, this past week I received a couple of packages in the mail; one box contained some cookies that I won from a contest on ... Read More
Taking Your Product Idea from Creation to Market Ready
“Necessity is the Mother of all invention.” This statement is the core of product creation and development. Once you discover a gap or component missing from your product needs, you may be able to find a solution. “Bang” a product idea! Here are some steps to get from point A. Product creation to point B and then finally, market ... Read More
When Work Time Creeps Into Family Time – How to Put Your Family First
Recently, my two-year-old daughter decided to give up her afternoon nap; that wonderful two - three-hour break in my day, where I could work uninterrupted and drink a cup of coffee in peace and quiet. With this valuable time now gone, but the workload remains the same, I decided to try working in the afternoons while my daughter had ... Read More
