One of the reasons that we become freelance writers or freelance graphic designers or virtual assistants and other work at home is so we can have a personal life. We can pay more attention to our kids and our families and things like that. But sometimes something happens where we need to give our attention to our family and it is really important BUT we also have to get work done for clients.
So, we try to arrange time for our work. But that thing keeps popping into our heads. We’re worried or concerned or anxious. We feel like we should be giving it our full attention. We want to be there but not getting work done isn’t an option? So what do you do?
I haven’t come up with a good solution to this yet. I’ve tried to separate the two things but it’s easier said than done. And the trouble is that even if I deal with the situation today, I know it will come back again.
So, I’m asking your advice – how do you keep personal distractions from interfering with your freelance career?
Article by Danielle
I'm a social media junkie and professional freelance writer living in small town Manitoba, Canada. I drink a lot of coffee and love my computer (named Garcia after Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds - the ultimate girl geek!), my kids, my husband, and my cats. In 10 years I hope to be that crazy lady travelling across Canada and the States with her three cats and her loving hubby. :) If you're interested in my professional services please visit my professional writer's site to find out more about my services or check out some testimonials from some of my clients.
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You’re absolutely right. This matter is definitely easier said than done. I have attempted several times to treat my home based work just like how I treat a job at the office. But it’s very difficult when your kids began to knock at your door and ask for you to play with them, or when something came up that you had to leave home to attend to the matter. The only way I think to solve this is to let people know that you are working. Let them know your schedule. You will definitely have to treat this the same way as you would when you work in an office. I can’t think of any other way.