As a woman that is already working from home, you will know that we are all different. Apart from working in home offices worlds apart, having different freelance clients, and different sized families; we also work optimally in different ways. Some writers might need dead silence in order to focus, while others need to type to the ... Read More
Distractions
How to Stop People From Asking Favors When You Work From Home
Perhaps the most frustrating part of working from home is trying to get your family and friends to understand that you really are working. Because of this misunderstanding, they think it's okay to ask you for last-minute favors or to ask you to run errands for them that can only be completed during the workday "because you have a ... Read More
Warning Signs that Working at Home is Not Right for You
For many, the ability to set your own hours and work from the comfort of your own home is a much-coveted position. Office employees often lament to their work at home counterparts, who seem to have freedom and flexibility to complement their salaries. But as the common saying goes, the grass is greener on the other side. Working ... Read More
How to Avoid Distractions and Stay Focused While Working Remotely
When I wake up in the morning, I have every intention of getting right out of bed and starting my day. I sip my coffee and check my email, start crossing off items on my to-do list, and smile at how much I’ve gotten done by lunchtime. And… that’s not how it really goes. We all face distractions when we work from home – that’s ... Read More
How to Work-at-Home While Entertaining Houseguests
March is always a fun and exciting month for us, its spring break, my daughter’s birthday, my mom’s birthday, and my father-in-law’s birthday not to mention all the craziness of SXSW, spring fever, and wanting to play on the lake every day! With all these exciting events going on we always have an endless stream of family and friends ... Read More
