Flexibility for your Schedule
Work around your day
Flexibility and adaptability is an important home office skill. Despite your best-laid plans and carefully detailed schedules, there is always the potential for life to get in your way. You should also be flexible enough to take advantage of special opportunities to spend time with your family when they arise—the occasional impromptu trip to the beach or park picnic shouldn’t be out of the question!
Build flexibility into your schedule by planning alternate work times in case your original choices don’t work out. Have a contingency plan in place for every possibility. That way, even when the unavoidable delays occur, you won’t panic about getting behind.
Create a fluid schedule that complements your life. If you decide to start
out part-time (many moms with small children choose part-time Internet marketing
in the beginning), you can work only in the early mornings, late evenings, and
naptime. For businesses that require more time, consider finding a regular weekend
activity such as a visit with a relative, and plan to put in longer blocks of
hours on the weekend.
Weekends are great backup plans for when you lose time during the week. You
should be prepared to fit the occasional weekend work session around your life,
so you never find yourself caught short. Early mornings and evenings can be
counted on for moms with school-aged children too.
Don’t be afraid to seek child care services, especially during your startup phase. While one of your primary reasons for choosing to work from home is likely the ability to spend more time with your family, you won’t be able to reach the comfort level that allows this without effort. Know that even if your children spend time with a sitter or another family member, you will eventually reach the point where you won’t need this any more.
Time Managment for Stay at Home Moms
To Do Lists
Eliminate Distractions
Time Flexibility
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