Comments on: Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind

By: Kerry

Kerry — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:16:53 +0000

I love everything you wrote here Laura! I am shooting to have the same kind of day! That will probably happen once both my boys are in school full-time.

Good luck!

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:21:29 +0000

Wow, I find it so hard to work from home every day. And yet, I did it on purpose! I think I work best when I’m also getting enough sunlight and exercise to feel like I’m in the world. But yet, when I do that, I feel guilty, as if I should be glued to the computer.

The main thing is those genius hours. I’m best in the morning, but I also usually teach at that time. If I could have a couple of days a week to get up and work, then have a break for yoga and food/walking, then get back to business I’d probably get a lot more done.

Now to make it happen…

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By: kerry

kerry — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:28:37 +0000

I can relate Patty! I love the freedom from working at home but man it is so hard to actually end the day!

@aneta – Sounds like you have a good sytem going on! The summer schedule w/ the kids has thrown me off a bit and I love reading this kind of advice!

@melanie – I agree Melanie!!! It is rewarding and challenging to be your own boss!!

By: Patty

Patty — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:54:16 +0000

Ummm STOP reading my mind?!?! I was JUST talking to my husband about this. It’s about 6 months now that I’ve been working at home doing the creative biz and I”m starting to lose it a little bit at the end of the day. I’m not quite sure how to “switch” the working part of my brain off and the “relax” part on without feeling guilty. I like the shutting/closing the door idea or backpack. Glad to hear I’m not alone!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:59:53 +0000

@Melanie — I’ve found that having my absolute must-do items scheduled on my Google calendar makes sure I get them done. It’s something I resisted for YEARS, and when I finally started doing it — my business life got much easier!

I include fun activities on the same calendar, and regularly schedule time off, so it’s easier for me to balance work and play.

By: Melanie ~Curious Little Bird~

Melanie ~Curious Little Bird~ — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:13:57 +0000

I work at home full time as well, and I have to say that finding time for time off is probably the most challenging part (that and being more disciplined at waking up at regular times). I myself will sometimes work until 1 am, and of course I sleep in to make up the hours. I suppose being my own boss is a challenge in itself, as I won’t really yell at myself if I don’t get my work done that day, but I do feel really guilty.

I wouldn’t go back to working for someone else, but working from home is the most challenging thing ever!

By: Aneta

Aneta — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:41:29 +0000

Great tips. Yes, finding your creative and productive is crucial, that what saved me from loosing my mind . I work in my studio on comp in the mornings usually 9am-12,it’s all about packing orders, sending e-mails, checking social media.After that i have a break till 8-9pm and that’s when my making and creating takes place, and that goes on till 1-2 am ( or longer depending on orders). Since I have 4 kids day time is mostly about family, I’m thinking once they are older I will have more time to work during day, but for now it is what it is. I love you ‘ Bother at your own risk ‘ sign,I’m totally putting this on my door

By: kerry

kerry — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:12:28 +0000

Hey Lynn! I agree and think that is why I get more done at night because the house is quiet and the kids are asleep!

By: kerry

kerry — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:11:32 +0000

Love this post Kristen and it is exactly what I needed to hear! I love advice about working from home because I am still trying to figure out my best schedule. Lately my genius time has been from 9pm to 1am which is not the best when I have two little ones up early but I have been cranking out some work during that time so I’ll see if I can make it work.

@Masa – I love the backpack idea too!
@Charlotte – Good luck with your new schedule! Exciting!
@Moxie – I love the jokey stuff too