Get Ready for Work

July 23rd, 2007

This morning I got up, had some quiet time with God, did a short work out, and then got ready for work. When I say “got ready for work,” I mean that I fixed my hair, picked out and put on an outfit, and put on shoes.

For those of you who are unaware, I work at home. I’m a homeschool mom, a full-time mom, and a freelance writer. Up until this morning, I had never thought about the importance of preparing myself both mentally and physically for work. There was never a doubt it WAS work. It just seemed that it was the kind of work you could roll out of bed and do (actually have done ).

It’s amazing how much more I was able to get done just simply by getting ready for work. Laundry, shopping, family time, naps, and a menu for the next three weeks are all done and there is still half the day left.

My motivation was a combination of a Flylady.com suggestion that I heard at a conference this past weekend, and the implication from some guy (dare I say my husband) that I don’t contribute to the family income. If I’m going to claim that staying at home is a job in and of its self then I need to start acting like I’m going to that job.

I’m taking it a step farther (another tip from this weekend) and posting a time when my children’s day starts. They are expected to have had breakfast AND done the morning chores before that time.

Being the optimist that I am, I know that this is the system that will get my family motivated and on track. Being the writer that I am, I expect that this adventure will be the beginning of many fun and colorful articles.

Entry Filed under: Work from Home