Finding Balance when you are a Telecommuting Mom

You have finally landed that work at home job you have been dreaming about… Now what?

One of the hardest adjustments to working from home is finding an equal balance for your work, house and family. The first thing you should do is organizing your time. It is very easy to become distracted with the house and family and than your work suffers, or vice versa.

Start out by keeping a detailed journal of your day, this way you can see where your time is going and make adjustments accordingly. Time management is essential when working from home. Without a schedule you will soon find yourself frustrated and overwhelmed.

Find a message board to join so you have an outlet when you are frustrated and need to talk with someone who understands. Talking to other wahm's can be very helpful in planning your new schedule. Working from home means, not having co-workers to mingle with. You can start to feel lonely and isolated. And our husbands usually just "don't get it!"

Although you are now working from home, be sure to get out of the house and get some fresh air at least twice a day, even if it is just to the front porch. This helps to make you feel more connected to the world.

My Mommy Biz recommends purchasing the book, "Mom Management, by Tracy Lyn Moland." Mom Management will help you plan you find time for you while helping you to organize your life and create your goals. Every Mom should own a copy!

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