When working from home, it can be hard to stay organized. Bullet journals are a great way to keep track of to-do lists, planning, daily life, habit tracking, and lists. I have one and I love it!
Wordless Wednesday: Charming Office
Wordless Wednesday: Neon Work Space!
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Friday Fun Video: How To Ace The Transition To Work From Home
This is amazing, solid advice! These are great, practical tips if you want to work from home.
Wordless Wednesday: Home Office With Client Seating
Work From Home? How To Make Your Morning More Productive
When you have a traditional 9-5, it’s easy to have a productive morning. You settle into a routine. Wake up, shower, breakfast, brush teeth, get dressed, drive to work, check emails, and get started with your day. When working from home, it can be harder to get into a routine. You don’t have to shower or get dressed, and the only guidelines you have for the day are deadlines (which are often self-imposed).
It takes practice and discipline to avoid the temptation of a mid-day nap, or a two hour Netflix break. Add in family, kids, pets, and household chores and it becomes super difficult to stay focused! For tips on becoming more productive in the morning and making the most of your time, check out this post by Lexi at Glitter Inc.:
-Start with coffee and breakfast- caffeine and brain food will wake you up and get your brain working for the day.
-If you have kids, get the little ones situated- get them to school, or in front of some activity that will keep them busy.
-Get one big task done- if you’re a blogger, write a post immediately and get it published!
-THEN check your email.
-Tackle social media/scheduling after. Find an order of doing tasks that works for you, then stick to it!
Wordless Wednesday: Clean and Neutral Office
Creating The Best Home Office Space
When I work, I sit on my couch in my pajamas with my computer in my lap and in full view of the TV. I usually have a bunch of other tabs open in my browser- Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube, etc., and I get distracted easily. I’d love to make my own home office area (I’m in college as well, so having a designated work/homework space would do wonders for me), but I’m not quite sure where to start. That’s why I love this infographic by Tipsographic! Here are their tips for creating the perfect environment when you work from home (it’s also great for students!):
-Avoid fluorescent lights, place your desk next to a window for lots of natural lights.
-Eliminate distractions- place your office in a room with no TV, use apps to block distracting websites.
-Eliminate clutter- a few well placed decorations/potted plants are great, but too many are distracting. Keep anything that’s NOT work-related off your desk.
-Get dressed, and create a schedule for the day. Timing your breaks will keep them shorter instead of wasting hours on Netflix or cleaning up around the house.
The Medical Field At Home
I have to admit, I love the idea of working in the medical field. I love helping people and have a HUGE amount of respect for nurses, doctors, EMTs, orderlies, and anyone else who heals people full time. However, while I admire others’ abilities to do so, I don’t think I have the personality type to work in a hospital or doctor’s office. However, there are actually plenty of jobs in the medical field where you never have to leave your home! Check out these ideas by Miranda Grimm at Work At Home Adventures:
-Medical coding and transcription
-Case management (usually must be an RN)
-Medical reviewers (RN)
-Medical writers
-Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sales jobs
Promote Yourself For Free
If you have a brand to grow (maybe you’re a Realtor, small business owner, blogger, or freelancer), you absolutely can’t be shy about promoting yourself. However, that doesn’t mean you have to sink thousands of dollars into advertising! There are plenty of ways to market yourself for free. Check out this post by Lisa at A Day In Your Shoes for ideas. Here are some of my favorites:
-Create your own Facebook page and Twitter account and post from them yourself
-Create content and post it on Pinterest
-Host a class at your local library or rec center
-Never leave home without your business cards
-Check out local fairs and festivals, consider renting a booth
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