Work At Home Mums - Can They Really Find More Time?

  Written by Michelle Brown on May 31, 2010 4:33 pm

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As more and more Mums and Mums to be are looking at home based opportunities that allow them to work from home the question being asked is, “Can they really find More Time?” Whilst working from Home is an opportunity to spend more time in your family environment does it really give you more time? Scheduled into most typical Mother’s day who is working in their own home business is

• time for the children

• time to work

• time to cook

• time to clean

Scheduled into most Mother’s day who is employed outside of the home is

• time for the children

• time to work

• time to travel

• time to drop the children at child care

• time to cook

• time to clean

The Home Biz Mum has a shorter list here but what does this mean in time, hours, minutes. Let’s allow each of the Mums the same amount for time with children, time to cook and time to clean. And the work at home mum spends the same amount of time to work at home as the employed mum does combining the travel, drop off the children and work. Are we really saving any time? The Answer is NO!

If not then what are the benefits of Home Biz?

Your At Home working to your Schedule!!!

Here’s some tips on how to schedule your time.. List with thought all of the things you are currently doing and determine which are the most important.

Think of what is important to you as well as your business and family. It is time to create an action plan to figure out which things you really must do now, (A’s), which things can wait, (B’s) and which things can be put on hold, (C’s)

Stick to your Time Schedules:

If you have young children at home this may not be possible all of the time and you will need to be realistic with this. Don’t become frustrated if you have to stop and start to work around children’s sleeping patterns remember do you A’s and the start on your B’s when possible. By having a well thought out list and crossing each task off with a highlighter when complete you will easily be able to identify where you are at.

Simplify Things

A baby is only a baby for a short time. Your house will be a mess, people will come over unannounced and your baby will want to spend time with you. Clear a path through your house so you can get on the floor and hang-out and enjoy your baby. Time spent with your baby will be your life memories. It is amazing how blocks can be Simple, nutritious meals can always be thrown together quickly. Sandwiches, smoothies, salads, there are many options for 15 minutes or under dinner prep.

Remember being Mum is a Balancing Act in any life.

Balance isn’t something you necessarily find as a parent, it is something you are always moving towards. Balance doesn’t happen in any one instant, but it can happen in the long run. The most important thing is that Me Time and Family Time do exist for the Work at Home Mum and after building good foundations for your business you will be rewarded in time with both personal satisfaction and financial security.

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