Working from home can sometimes be bittersweet. On one hand, you get to stay at home in your pajamas all day and not go out and deal with people. On the other, sitting comfortably at home can sometimes be a huge drain on productivity. When you have kids, cleaning, unlimited snacks, and Netflix right in front of you– all demanding your attention– it can be really easy to let work fall to the bottom of the priority list. Therefore, it’s extremely important to stay motivated at all times! Dawn at Designed By Dawn Nicole has some great tips. The first one? Ditch the pajamas.
Get Dressed. It’s really tempting to stay in your PJs or yoga pants all day when you work from home, but getting dressed can help you feel more ready to work and you’re a lot more productive when you’re in the right mindset.
Set up an office or space devoted to work time. You don’t have to devote an entire room of your house to it, but a desk in a corner somewhere with all your work items will help you stay focused and organized.
Find a schedule that works for you. Be straightforward about the fact that you work from home. It’s ok to tell clients that your hours are non-traditional. Set a routine and stick to it.
Use the kids’ nap/rest time wisely. What kinds of things can you only do while the kids aren’t around? This is the time to focus on those things.
Get a little help with the kids. If you don’t live near family that can help out, consider a Mother’s Day Out program for your child(ren).