Motivational Monday: Time Management Tips for the Work at Home Mom

Here we are, one month down and 11 more to go!  It's the first Monday of February and I'm ushering it in with a great guest post from Theody - you've probably seen her around here.

We all know that maintaining motivation can be a tough thing to do, so Theody has created a great set of tips to help keep the spring in your step.  These are things that she has implemented to keep herself on track while balancing a family that is fully equipped with three kids, a blossoming work at home freelance writing career and her very own business as well!  If she can do all this with 3 kids, what can you get done?

Working at home requires a whole lot of discipline. It is very easy to become so busy with other chores that are not related to working at home. Chores like; folding the laundry, ironing, dusting furniture and so many others.  While for some, it may not be chores;  it could be that friends and family do not seriously consider what  you do at home as “work” and honestly can’t understand why you,” simply won’t answer the phone?” The list goes on and on.

Where did January go?

We're already two weeks into the month and I'm trudging around like a zombie.  2010 is throwing jab after jab into my gut - but I'm hanging tight!

I've made just under $400 so far this month which is disheartening since I'm under par for my goal so far, but I think I can still pull it off.

I do have a few special things I'd like to mention though:

1. Guest Bloggers:  I'm still looking for people who want to share their success with everyone here.  Motivational Monday looks like it will be a monthly thing for the time being until more people perk up and show interest.  If you want to be a guest blogger and share some encouraging words about the success you've enjoyed - drop me a message!  (All guest blogs will include a link to your blog, website or profile page on one of the sites you write for.)
2. Crafty Ladies:  If you have an Etsy shop or a website featuring things you've made, I'd love to chat!  I'm looking to start doing regular give aways here at Earning At Home and would love to give you some publicity in the process.  If you're interested, let me know!
3. New Domain:  I should have my blog up on it's own domain in the near future.  I'm still a little nervous about buying a domain but I know that it's worth it.

If you want to be a guest blogger or want to donate to a giveaway for some free publicity message me here or leave a comment.