Heather (at Home With Heather) has an excellent blog with tons of useful information for work at home moms. (WAHM’s). She also happens to be one of the first bloggers that I networked with, and she probably doesn’t know it, but has given me a lot of guidance – via her blog – on my foray into the world of blogging.
Last week Heather was talking about meme’s, which is sort of a blogging game where one one blogger “tags” a bunch of other bloggers – which means that the “tagged” bloggers are asked to write a post about themselves. The subject of each meme is a little different, but you get the idea.
To add a fun, new twist to the traditional meme, Heather has started something called a “cross blog conversation”, where she has asked specific questions of a few bloggers. We will answer in a post and ask her a question back.
So, Heather has asked me for my best tip to other WAHM’s (work at home moms) for juggling a busy life. Definitely not an easy question. Perhaps a Letterman list of ten is the best way to handle this:
- 10. Time Management
- 9 . Lists, Lists, Lists,
- 8. Carpools
- 7. Meal Planning
- 6. Scheduling every detail, including household chores
- 5. Keeping a well stocked vehicle
- 4. Sunday planning time for the week ahead
- 3. Make your kids lunches the night before
- 2. Make dinner early in the day so it is ready at dinner time
- 1. And the number 1 tip (drumroll, please) – No stress, improvise, and be flexible! Do not expect perfection from yourself or you will be disappointed.
Unfortunately, many of us WAHM’s expect to be able to do it all perfectly and feel a sense of failure when we don’t get it done. Setting priorities and attainable goals is key.
Heather’s question was actually very timely, because I recently wrote a post called How to Increase Productivity While Working from Home on my other blog – Blog Resources Online.
Now, Heather, my question to you is this:
I love success stories and you are obviously one of them. As a new blogger, I am wondering how long you have been blogging, how much time you devote to blogging, is blogging the only business that you run from home, and at what point did you feel comfortable enough to make the switch from corporate America to working at home.
Okay, I know, that is more than one question – just write your whole biography while you’re at it! Actually, an answer to any part of that question would be fine.
And sorry it has taken me so long to reply to you. You see, my time management (#10 above) has been rather efficient lately, but the problem is that I need more time to manage – and I can’t create that!
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Thanks Neena for such kind words. I’m very glad my posts have helped you… that’s why I blog, so I love hearing that I’m helping someone out there in cyberspace
Wow! I’m so glad you found me on BlogCatalog. This is a great resource for WAHMs. I was just talking to my husband yesterday about how WAHM aren’t looked upon as having a “real” job.
Hi Neena, I love this blog — such a wealth of information! Speaking of memes, I have tagged you for another one. If you want to join in, please see the details at http://stellarself.typepad.com/becoming_your_stellarself/2007/10/meme-ing-about-.html. If you don’t have the time or desire to participate, no worries. I definitely don’t want to add to your stress level — it’s supposed to be fun! (it actually took me a couple of months to respond to this one, so no pressure
Hi Mary,
I am so glad you stopped by my blog. You have caught me on a crazy busy weekend but I will check out your meme and your very interesting blog this week.