One very big issue that people encounter when working from home is learning "when to turn it off." It is hard not to work extra long hours because your work is right there in your home with you. How do you separate the two?
The most important thing to do is set work hours. Depending on the type of work you do, those hours might need to be flexible, so keep that in mind. If you decide that you want to work for five hours a day (say, from 10-3) do that! If you need to rework your schedule for that day, so be it.
If you have a separate phone line for work, do NOT answer it; let the answering machine get it! Do not return the phone call until your next business day unless it is an emergency. If you do not have a separate phone line, check the caller id, if you don't recognize the number (or do and know it is someone from work) let it go to voice mail.
Make sure your family understands your work hours. My husband knows better than to bother me when I am working. When I am done, he can have my time. Let your family know that unless there is an emergency, they cannot bother you. (This will be harder with small children of course.)
If at all possible, have a separate office. If you have a home office, you can close the door to that room until the next business day. Out of sight, out of mind :)
These are just a few tips to help you keep work away from family and vice versa. If you need any more help, please feel free to contact me via email at megangreco@email.com.
Megan
megangreco@email.com
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