WORKING FROM HOMEMAKING IT WORK

Mike Gardner

WHY WORK FROM HOME?

Spend less time and money commutingSave money on overheadsDevote more time to family lifeGet more done without distractionsGain more flexibility in your life

HOW CAN YOU MAKE IT WORK

Ensure that you have a dedicated work areaDon’t allow work to spill over into family time or areasPlan your day/week to ensure you get your work done Set working hours for yourself and your familyAllow yourself flexibility to do the School run/exercise

WHAT NOT TO DO

Don’t spend the extra time saved through not commuting by procrastinatingDon’t allow your working hours to increase on a regular basis, just because your “office” is upstairsDo not give out your home phone number to clients, have a dedicated work phone/email addressDon’t spend too much time on Social Media (unless that’s your job!)

THE RIGHT BALANCE

Allow for dedicated work and family timeEnsure your family know when you’re workingPlan ahead for big projectsGive yourself short social interaction breaksMake sure you get some fresh air!

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