Working at Home

Finding ways to stay productive when working from home is a constant battle. If you are going to improve your concentration and motivation, it’s important to work out what is getting in the way of your productivity. Sometimes, it’s distractions from your phone or family members in the house, or it could be because you don’t have a dedicated office space to work in. But have you considered the impact that air quality could have?  Image Source – Pexels CCO License We have only recently become aware of the dangers posed by indoor air pollution but a lot of people don’t consider how it affects their productivity when working from home.  There have been some studies into the effect that indoor air pollution has on…

Staying motivated is a big challenge when working from home. It’s easy to stay motivated when you work in an office because your boss will notice if you don’t do any work. But when there is nobody to hold you accountable, it’s easy to slack off and waste time instead of being productive.  Image From Pixabay CCO License   For most people, it’s a learning curve and after a while, you get the hang of working from home. However, if you find that you simply can’t stay motivated, there might be a direct reason why. These are some of the things that can kill your motivation when working from home.  Lack Of Routine The great thing about working from home is that it allows you…

Pixabay CC0 License Whether through necessity or choice, running a home-based business has become very popular in recent times. Not least for moms who want to juggle their career with parenting duties and other life commitments. While it is an attractive prospect, there are plenty of obstacles to consider too. As with any business venture, good preparation levels will give you the best shot at sustained success. Here are five of the most frequently faced challenges, along with some tips to overcome them. #1. Creating time The flexibility offered by working from home is wonderful. But balancing your different roles isn’t easy. Sadly, if you don’t get it right, it’ll soon feel like you are struggling in all aspects. Therefore, using time management tools to…

Image Credit Working from home or starting a home business means that your home will become a central part of your work life. Depending on the kind of work or the amount of space you have, working from home could mean operating from your kitchen, basement, or even bedroom. But no matter which part of your home you consider convenient to work from, the most important thing is to ensure that you organize your space in a way that brings out the best in you. So, are you considering remote working or turning your home into a home business? Here are some simple ways to set your home up to make you more productive.  Find your perfect working mood When it comes to working from…

Image by Anastasia Shuraeva from Pexels  Staying home to look after your growing children is an incredible full-time job, but the frustrating thing is that it doesn’t come with a paycheck. For some single-income families, this may come with several difficulties in attending to financial obligations.  The good news is, there are plenty of alternative ways to earn extra money without leaving the house. Here are some excellent ways to make and increase your income as a stay at home mum. Start a Blog Many people have a blog and are making some good hands-free income from Google AdSense, affiliate commissions, and sponsored advertisers. With your blog, you can choose when to write, what products to promote and pick the ads’ types to feature.  You…