Being a Stay at Home Mom in Business
It is not easy being a mom in business, especially if you are a stay at home mom and have kids under the age of 5. There’s nothing quite like trying to take important phone calls and of course at that choice moment your child, who had been previouly happy and satisfied, begins having a melt down.
So what do you do? Here are some tips for being a mom in business:
1. Send the Kids Away: Sure, you can try to get some work done at home with the kids, since that is the whole reason that many moms start working from home or start their own business in the first place. But for your own sanity and productivity’s sake, have someone else watch the kids for a set time every week. You’ll thank yourself for it.
2. Set Regular Working Hours: If you work at home, it’s easy to get in the trap of not working enough or even possibly working too much. By setting regular hours you can have much better results and have a little order to your life and schedule.
3. Explain to Others That You Work: It’s hard for many to understand that you work from home and they will often call you to see if you can do them favors or activities. You’ll have to practice a few times saying “no, I can’t, I have to work” just as you would say if you had to go to a office everyday.
4. Keep Kids Occupied: When kids are occupied, the more work you can do. Have older kids help younger kids play games or do activities. Make sure your kids are in sight for safety reasons. Sometimes hiding a box of old toys and then pulling it out one day can be a great way to keep them entertained for hours, since they’ve found some “new toys”.
Have any other tips for being a stay at home mom in business? Share it in the comments below!
