Staying Confident After Your Decision to be a WAHM
July 3, 2008
Now that you are a WAHM you have probably ran into someone that has asked you “So when are you going to get a real job?” That question really can hurt, specially when you are working harder as a WAHM then if you were out working away from home. Here are just a few tips on dealing with those comments.
The most important thing to remember is that alot of people have not clue how many ways there is to really make money from home. If they have never researched working from home, the only time they have ever even heard about WAHMs is hearing about all the work from home scams. And although their words may have really hurt you they are probably just trying to protect you.
If the person asking you this question is someone that you do not see on a regular basis, you can just try to laugh off the question and change the subject. However, if the person is someone you are close to and have quite a bit of contact with, try to educate them about your business. Explain to them what it is that you do, how much you enjoy it, and why you chose to work at home versus working in a traditional job.
Once your critic understands that working at home is a real option and that you are not involved in a scam, they will most likely be supportive of your decision. They may end up being a little jealous of you and wish they had the courage to leave their job and work from home, too!
Never let anyone make you feel worthless, just because you work from home. It does not matter if you work in your living room or if you work in a corner office over looking New York City, you are still a working mom contributing to your family. And that makes you a wonderful role model to your children. Keeping your confidence high will make you more successful in all aspects of your life.
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Great Organizing Tips for WAHMs
June 26, 2008
How tall is that pile of papers on your desk? Do you have papers overflowing from the files? Does it ever take you 45 minutes to find a phone number that you are sure you wrote down somewhere? If you answered yes to any of these question here are some great organizing tips for you.
Everyone knows that having a cluttered desk is very unproductive. Getting organized and staying organized you will become more productive and have more time to spend with the family.
If you are computer-friendly, you may be familiar with the program Outlook. You can use Outlook to keep track of your emails, your daily schedule, your to-do list, client phone numbers and email addresses and more. You can even synchronize your MP3 player to Outlook and keep all of your info with you wherever you go!
For those that are not as technology advanced, you can still get organized by using old-fashioned paper products. If you do not have a planner, get one! There are many kinds of planners to choose from, in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Find one that fits your needs and use it to keep track of doctor appointments, school meetings, your work schedule, etc. Set up a client database to keep track of phone numbers, emails and other information. You can do this by getting some 4” x 6” index cards and a recipe box.
April 15 is a day that many Americans dread – it is the due date for your taxes! An easy way to keep track of recipes is to get a hanging file folder and 12 manila envelopes. Have one envelope for January, one for February and so on. During the month, throw all your receipts in the corresponding envelope. When the month is over, tally up your receipts and write it on the outside of the envelope. That way, when tax time comes, most of your work will already be done.
If you take a little bit of time each day to take care of just a few ting you will stay organized and feel less stress, and get more work done.
