From Coach Kristen (a day early)
I get the freedom to work from home most days. It is both a joy and a challenge. Here are some of the pitfalls of having a "desk" at the kitchen table.
- Spending the entire day in pajamas
Now for some folks, this is a dream. There is a point in the day when you realize it's closer to bedtime than breakfast; why bother changing your clothes now? The problem comes when this is every day...
I find when I work from home, my day doesn't end. So long as the laptop is on the table and running, I'm at work. During breakfast, before and after lunch, pausing for diaper changes, after dinner; I'm constantly working.
- Children screaming in the background as you're trying to make a phone call
You've prepped them ahead of time. "Mommy needs to make an important phone call. You guys need to go to your room and play quietly for a few minutes, okay? You MUST be quiet as church mice!!" They nod, wide-eyed and full of innocence. Two minutes into your conversation, there is a blood-curdling scream from down the hall. Then another. Then the sounds of banging. Now, there are two children screaming. Then, the person on the other line says, "Are you working from home?" What do you say to that?
These are just a few hazards. I'd love to hear about yours! Send your questions, comments and suggestions for future topics to kristen@teamatworkcoaching.com
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