Note from Lisa: As an introverted, work-from-home mom, I'm thrilled to share this guest post from my friend Kristy Howard. She's sharing practical tips for navigating work-from-home challenges as an introverted mom. Take it away Kristy... Being a work-from-home mom can imply getting the best of both worlds, especially for introverted women. And in many ways it is! As a freelance copywriter and proofreader, I can slip my laptop into my tote or a carry on bag and literally work from ...
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How to Create a Work-from-Home Office Space When You Have Kids
Do you have a work-from-home office space? It might not be feasible when you're working from home with kids or in a small space. That's why I recommend carving out a workspace, even if it's not a traditional home office. You need a space for your business things to call home. A place to keep your planner, ideas book, and everything else. A place you can teach your kids not to play on/in. When you create a workplace, you also have an area where you can train your brain to be in "work ...
5 Simple Self-Care Habits for Work-from-Home Moms to Prioritize
Note from Lisa: Looking for some simple self-care habits as a work-from-home mom? This guest post from Peyton is for you! She shares some fabulous ideas! Take it away Peyton... My husband is a commercial pilot who travels for half of the month. I work from home as a website editor while caring for our baby son. Needless to say, I’ve discovered so much about balance, priorities, and accepting imperfection… often through intense moments of trial and error. For a while, I believed that ...
What It’s Really Like to Work from Home with Kids
Wondering exactly how I make it work as a large family homeschooling mompreneur? Here are some answers to FAQs about working from home with kids. I love hearing from my readers! Connecting with others is one of my favorite parts about building an online business. There are so many amazing moms out there doing great work. Often, my readers have questions about the realities of working from home with kids. So, I wanted to take some time and compile a list of FAQs about working from home ...
How to Use Sibling Playtime to Get Stuff Done
Wish your kids played together more? You can use sibling playtime to help them learn, and then you can use this time to get more done! If you have more than one kiddo, one strategy you can use to make more time for your business is what my family calls sibling playtime. This is one of our flexible routine blocks during the week. While sibling playtime can look however you want it to, here's what it looks like in our house: And don't worry, I'll dive into more details below and share ...
The Top 10 Work from Home Mom Struggles (Plus How to Overcome Them)
Growing a home business while you're raising kids isn't always easy. In fact, there are several common work-from-home mom struggles you're sure to face. Here are ten of them, plus tips for surviving each one. Starting my own business has completely changed my life. But trying to grow a business while raising a family isn't always cupcakes and rainbows. It's tough. And requires legitimate hard work and planning. I'm discovering that only sharing the pleasant side of being a ...