If you’re like a growing number of the work force, you’re either trying to arrange a work-at-home scenario or you’ve already made the leap. Even the most hard-nosed business person these days cannot faily to notice the changing face of the working world: more and more people are expanding the dynamics and definition of what is possible.

The majority of this change, although it is a complex, comes from people wanting a more flexible and less confining work environment and schedule. Working form home has seemed like the ideal solution for most of these people, but it’s not without it’s challenges and pitfalls. Anyone who is already doing so will tell you that the happy, glossy scenario sold to you on websites and commercials doesn’t quite tell the whole story.

While working successfully from home can be and certainly is being done, there are some important things to consider and address to ensure you maximize your productivity and minimize frustration. These include:

• Distractions: One of the biggest complaints from converts seems to be that their families and friends are always bothering them. The best advice here is to be your own boss and not to allow it. You can politely and respectfully let your family know what you need and expect from them, and put plans in place to ensure you get uninterrupted work time. Use your answering machine for calls that are not of a professional nature and stick to your schedule.
• Distractions II: You may find, as others have, that it’s difficult to continue avoiding that pile of laundry or those dishes that need taking care of. If you are able to manage both personal and professional work in way that ensures they both get done, great, but most people aren’t. Even those who were super-organized in an office environment sometimes find that they suddenly have no direction when at home and away from supervision. They feel compelled to do house- and yardwork and their productivity slips. Housework can suddenly seem urgent if you have work in front of you that you don’t want to do. Make a plan and stick to it, or working at home will not work for you!

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