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Many Moms who want to work at home, find themselves suddenly with lots of time that they did not have while being employed so they decide to “rip apart” and houseclean their entire house, wash windows, rearrange furniture, etc., etc. I was cautioned that the time management part of working at home would be hampered by wanting to get the housecleaning chores out of the way.

Fortunately for me (unfortunately for my family), I was the opposite. I was so focused on getting my business up and running that I worked from early morning until very late at night on my business tasks. My son would come into my office sometimes at 8 pm or after to ask if I planned on making dinner that night. Now that I look back on it, I was so immersed in my business, I totally overlooked any of my Mom or household duties.

So, yes, I totally agree, time menagement is a HUGE part of working from home. Now that my children are grown and married with children of their own, I still fight with myself to make sure I allow time for household chores. If you love what you are doing, it is very difficult to pull yourself away. For the sake of your own mental well being, and that of your family, please do manage your time appropriately! All too quickly, the family grows and leaves home and you will find you missed many important moments – moments that cannot be recaptured! Although I neglected my household chores, I can honestly and happily say I never missed a “moment” of my child’s accomplishments. That in and of itself is a huge accomplishment.

You can earn a decent living working from home, but it is hard work but as Tamara says, the alternative to working from home is a JOB and if you don’t like that job it becomes “just over broke!” and that’s not a great way to survive!

Tamara, keep writing these great articles. We all need to keep grounded and remember what is important in our lives, both for an income and for happiness.