Five of my kids are sick today. So am I. With massive headaches, fevers, coughs, and a little baby who cries if we put her down, sick days can be trying. How in the world do I manage working from home with sick kids? And a sick me? Here are my best six tips for you--one for every sick person in my house. 1. Clear Your Deadline Calendar I'm a big fan of building a safety net into my deadlines. I try not to take on rush jobs, and definitely keep a close eye on overlapping deadlines on the same ...
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What to Do When You Feel Like Quitting Your Online Business
Have you ever felt like quitting your online business? I know I have at least a couple of different times since I launched back in 2015. For me, these feelings usually creep up when my work life balance gets out of sorts. This leads to me feeling like a failure in every part of life. When I'm completely overwhelmed and struggling, I start questioning my own ability. I start wondering why I ever thought I could manage to grow a business while homeschooling a large family. I wonder why anyone ...
Why Down Time Is Essential for Mompreneurs
Do you plan down time into your schedule? You should! One thing I've learned in the three years since launching my business is that down time is essential for mompreneurs! I know, I know. You may not think you have time to have down time. But, it's important. And can actually improve your productivity. You see, your brain needs time to process and reflect. This happens when you slow down for a bit. If you're always focused on a new project or worrying about something, your brain is always on ...
How to Work from Home with School Aged Kids
If you're trying to work from home with school aged kids (I'm talking grades K-5 in this post), you've probably already realized that in many ways, it's easier than working from home with a toddler. But, it's not all a walk in the park. Since I'm a homeschooling mom, my kids are home with me all day long. These are the strategies I use. However, if your kids are in school, you can use these when they're home at night and during the summer. Share Your Why If you're just starting a business, ...
14 Tips for Freelancing with Babies
Are you struggling to balance freelancing with parenting? I hear you! With eight kids ranging from almost 1 to almost 16, a farm to care for, and a growing freelance business, my days are full. Because I know how challenging it can be, I want to help. Introducing a new 7-part series here at Lisa Tanner Writing: Freelancing with Kids I'm going to present you with several strategies for balancing kids and freelance work, for each childhood stage. My posts will examine tips for ...
Why I Finally Started Using Tailwind in 2019
Pinterest is my number one source of blog traffic. But, it hasn’t always been. At the end of 2016, I signed up for free trials of both BoardBooster and Tailwind. I loved how intuitive BoardBooster was, so I stuck with it. I continued to grow my Pinterest strategy and was thrilled to see more traffic coming back to my blog. Then, in the summer of 2018, BoardBooster shut down. With one devastating email, my Pinterest auto-pilot program broke down. My traffic plummeted while I ...