Sponsored by Tastefully Simple I’ll admit it, I struggle with meal planning. So much so, that my family often eats cereal for dinner. I know that I’m not alone in this daily struggle of what to make for dinner -- because of conversations I’ve had with friends, family, and colleagues. Like so many other women, I’m busy with being a ... Read More
Productivity
The Balancing Act: Small Business Owner by Day, Mother 24/7
It’s been said that owning a small business is a lot like parenting a toddler. You must keep an eye on them every second – OR ELSE. So how do you do that? How can you, a mompreneur, nurture both your business baby and your real-life babies? Below are a few tips to keep in mind … and keep you sane. #1. Prioritize like your life ... Read More
How Leaving Your Comfort Zone Can Positively Affect Your Productivity
As a work-at-home woman, do you ever leave your comfort zone? Do you have a schedule or daily routine for your business or for your job that you don’t deviate from? Have you ever thought about changing it up to see how it could positively affect your productivity or your bottom line? Here are five simple things that you could try ... Read More
Snow Day Ideas: 7 Ways for Work-at-Home Moms to Be Productive
Are the kids at home unexpectedly due to a snow day? Do you still have work that needs to get done? Keep reading for seven simple snow day ideas so that you can remain productive! As a kid, I used to LOVE snow days. Living in the Midwest, we got our fair share of snow days. As the years went by, I got married, started a ... Read More
The Importance of Finding Your Prime Time
Good time management skills involve more than just allowing ample time for a task or project, alleviating unnecessary interruptions, and knowing when it’s appropriate to delegate. In fact, an essential factor in time management is realizing your own prime time(s). Maximizing efficiency and getting the most out of your workday may ... Read More
20 Waking Actions to Stay Productive All Day
When you work from home it can be tempting to sleep in and get a slow, mellow start to your morning. Most of us, however, also like the idea of day-long productivity, and the best way to meet your goals is to start your morning right. If you do that, the rest of your day will flow much more smoothly. Here are 20 things you can do ... Read More
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
7 Work from Home Pitfalls (And How You Can Overcome Them)
Have you been thinking about taking your home-based business or freelance career full-time? It seems like it would be fun, right? No boss standing over your shoulder, the freedom to schedule your day however you please, and the ability to choose work that you enjoy. I’m sure you’ve at least thought about it. I am officially in ... Read More
4 Productivity Hacks for Working Smarter in Your Home Office
By Alexa Garthwaite Everyone has them. Days spent staring at the computer screen, drinking cup after cup of coffee, struggling to get any work done. There are several common causes – procrastination, tiredness – all of which can be easily solved. Here are some simple changes you can make to improve your productivity in the ... Read More
6 Productivity Killers to Avoid When You Work From Home
Mastering the art of working from home requires, among many things, the ability to be disciplined, self-motivated, and focused on the assignments at hand and reaching deadlines. While you may not have the extra noise of people chattering in the background that comes with working from a desk job, distractions can just as easily be ... Read More
Dealing with TOTM (Taking on Too Much) Syndrome
I’m going to share that I have a disease – TOTM; now before you feel sorry for me – please don’t because you might have it, too! Taking on Too Much (TOTM) has become a way of life for me lately. Running my own business and working all areas that growing a business involves, i.e. updating social media, writing blogs and articles ... Read More
No Pajamas! How To Be Professional When Working From Home
Ever worry that your home office is less legitimate than a corporate cubicle? Trust me—it doesn’t have to be. Maybe your kids are home, you have to walk your dog, and you’re working at the kitchen table in your pajamas. Even if you’re surrounded by a huge pile of laundry, you still need to be as professional as possible when you’re ... Read More
The Future of Telecommuting: Making It a Win-Win Work Situation For All
Since the popularization of the Internet, one of the fastest-growing trends in the professional world is telecommuting - and working from home has never been easier. Meanwhile, corporate mega moguls (like Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly) are instituting company-wide telecommuting bans and changes to the ... Read More
Manage Social Media in 20 Minutes Per Day
Social media has become a valuable tool for businesses and entrepreneurs alike, as they promote interaction and networking on a regular basis. At the same time, they can lead to spending hours per day doing nothing but scouring the web aimlessly. If you are a busy professional, but still want to take advantage of the power of social ... Read More
3 Brain Exercises to Enhance Your Decision Making Skills
In the fast-paced world that we find ourselves living in today, it is not uncommon for people to feel overwhelmed with all of the things they have to do and the decisions that they have to make in their lives every day. Some people feel unequipped to handle all of the decisions that they have to make. It would be helpful for these ... Read More
