When you work from home, creating work life balance can be tough

Everybody’s jealous.  They say working from allows me to create the perfect work life balance.  Not.  It’s just as tough to get everything done when you work from home as it is when you work in an outside office.  No time for personal calls.  No time for “play dates.”  And, if I do take time for myself, it has to be “made up” during non-business hours.  

When working from home, the best way to manage your time is to actually manage it.  Set aside work hours, plan your day and work your plan.  Of course you can allow for an occasional lunch date or special event, but make sure to account for it in your calendar.  Don’t plan on working when kids are around and putting off work for the evening will only drain your energy.  

For tips on creating an ideal work life balance, I recommend reading Elaine St. James, Simplify Your Work Life: Ways to Change the Way You Work so You Have More Time to Live.