Working from home can be a liberating experience for many entrepreneurs and employees.
But with general household distractions and kids underfoot, getting actual work done can be challenging. In order to keep their businesses on track, successful workers know the power of creating an organized workspace, developing good habits and setting work-at-home boundaries.
Some great tips on setting boundaries and avoiding business-busting distractions from an entrepreneurial advisor, Maria Marsala (@mariamarsala):
Keep your office and home as separate as possible
Create a workspace that you really enjoy walking into and has everything you want in one area. Organization books call it a “zone”: an area of the house has one purpose.
Hang a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your office door when you work-at-home
This sets boundaries with family and friends so you can work at home productively.
Do not allow others to walk on your business boundaries
Learn to say no without feeling guilty or giving long-winded explanations.
Of course, you don’t want to alienate your family! Organize your space and your calendar to make sure you have the time to do your work and also enjoy the fruits of your labours.
Schedule quality time with your children, partner and friends because work-life balance is important for your overall well-being. There’s a time to put away the “Do Not Disturb” sign and go for that picnic at the beach with the ones you love.
Be sure to check out more of our Out of Chaos Business Solutions and Organizing Tips.