10. Pick one task that MUST get done and accomplish it First! Be
sure this is not a multi step task such as submit my
advertisement to 100 sites, that could take all day. You want
this one task to be something accomplished immediately so when
the day falls off track due to your toddler helping themselves
to the permanent markers, you know you've gotten something
productive done in your business.
9. Take a 10 minute break EVERY hour. You wouldn't believe how
happy your kids will be when you take 10 minutes to fully devote
to them. Set up a new game or activity, color, play tag. Get
them on a roll. Your next 50 minutes of working will be filled
with laughter.
8. Make snacks FUN! Nobody likes graham crackers in a bowl
everyday. A little effort into snacks can bring smiles. How
about strawberries cut on a plate, cool whip with drizzled
chocolate syrup. Takes less than 5 minutes and your children
will WANT to sit at the table.
7. Use the Crockpot. During morning snack time, while the kids
are at the table with their fancy snack. Throw some meat in the
crockpot, add some spices, put the veggies on the table or in
the crock. Dinner will be ready in 15 minutes after your long
day working at home.
6. Let's get Physical. Don't forget kids have a ton of energy
and you need to help them use it up. During your 10 minute
breaks, be sure at least 3 of those are physically tiring
activities. Besides you'll get your 30 minutes of exercise in
for the day!
5. Use a Timer. This is both for you and the kids. A large
kitchen timer that counts down 50 minutes at a time. Even the
littlest of toddlers will recognize the beep and realize it's
Mommy time! You can set it again for 10 minutes which will
remind you and your children its time for Mommy's work. This
will keep your day flowing without losing track.
4. Take One day OFF a week. Places such as museums and zoos are
less crowded during the week. Take the day off, pack the kids a
lunch and GO! You'll be refreshed and more productive the next
day. You won't believe how many new ideas you can come up with
when you walk away from the computer for more than a minute.
Plus, your kids will probably go to bed early from the outing,
you'll be able to check your emails in peace.
3. Don't forget your Friends. We have many different roles to
play once we become Mommy. Most of the time we forget to be a
friend to our peers. Not just our other Mommy friends that we
met because of our kids, but the friends that we don't talk to
all the time or make playdates with. Call the friend that you
only see once and a while. Have lunch and an adult conversation.
2. Take Time for Yourself It's o.k. to read a book that doesn't
talk about marketing strategies. Spend 10 extra minutes in the
shower and actually dry off before you get dressed. Instead of
making everyone's favorite dinner, order out your favorite meal.
You'll be a better person to everyone when you take time for
yourself.
1. Remember why You Choose To Stay Home! When your frustration
level is increasing, you can't get anything done, your toddler
just hit delete on the article you were writing and the dog is
barking....enjoy it. This is why you are home. Step away from
your work, take a deep breath, take time to get the house rythym
back and then worry about work. You're home to love your kids
when they need it most, take advantage of the opportunity to
handle challenging times, this is why you're a WAHM!
About the author:
Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed has been a successful WAHM for many
years. To learn more about how you can start YOUR OWN *
COMPLETE* MONEY MAKING SITE visit
http://www.yourhomebusinessinfo.com/pips.html Contact Catherine:
support@yourhomebusinessinfo.com
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