Let me repeat that again… I work from home! How easy it is for others to forget that though you’re home, you’re just like the rest of the working population and do have work to get completed.

Yesterday I totally forgot to make my usual “work from home Wednesday” post, as I was a bit occupied learning a new software/tool (Camtasia). What a cool tool for making presentations, videos, tutorials etc.

When working from home you MUST set some rules or you’ll constantly have to stop working to do odd jobs, take phone calls.. drop coffee off for some & their friend! Make it clear to everyone around you that though you didn’t have to punch the time clock or put on some uniform for the 9-5, you still do have to work.

One of my main distractions is the family phone, so I’ve decided not to answer it when I’m working. My girls know that if it’s an emergency (and their school also knows) that they can reach me at my office line. If you work from home and share the same phone for both work and everyday family life, may I suggest that you get a second line dedicated to work. This way you can filter the calls you accept.

BTW.. don’t give the business line number to friends or you’ll find yourself back in the same situation.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

Chris…