Wednesday, 19 May 2010

• Juggling working from home and kids

  
  

  

  I recently read a great article about balancing working from home and the kids.  I could not agree more with so many of the points! Here are just a few quick tidbits of my thoughts on the balance...
  
   

  
  
  Realistic Expectations: Love the visual of the mom with the slippers on the international call while the kids quietly play.  Not an option in my house!  There are times, mom of the year, that I have had to lock myself in the bathroom while calling a client because I just need 5 minutes and the boys are yelling and playing too loud.
  Setting Work Hours: I train others moms and this is always number 1 in my training. You can have all the goals, plans, and determination in the world, but if you don't take action, you will get nowhere.  Treat your work as a business, not a hobby.  Don't just dabble in your work, work it!
  
  Spouse Support: If your spouse is not on board, not behind you in what you're doing, it's not going to work. Period.
  
  It's Worth It: So true!  Being able to stay home has been a blessing.  We have gotten out of debt and I can stay home and get my son the care and therapy he needs. 
  
  What's the alternative to setting some serious hours aside and having your kids do their thing for a few hours a day, or having to ignore them a little?  Going out of the house to work for 8 hours a day.  No question in my mind...