WAHM: Work-at-Home Doesn’t Mean Stuck-at-Home

April 28, 2008

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If you work at home, it’s easy to get into the trap of being home all the time. Although many of us love our homes and we all love our families, sometimes this at-home stuff can get a little out of hand. If you haven’t seen your friends, extended family or even much sunlight in a while, it might be time to shake things up a bit.

For WAHMs of Little Ones

I know when I first started my home business with a little wee baby on my arm, I wanted to make sure that I didn’t have to run all over town selling my wares just to work at home. It seemed like such an oxymoron that all these “work-at-home opportunities” required that you get out of the house and sell products several times per week.

Even if you’re in the same boat now, that doesn’t excuse you from getting out with baby and getting a break just for mom now and then. You may work at home, but there’s plenty of fun to be had out there in the real world.

For WAHMs of Older Children

If your kids are older and in school, you might enjoy incorporating some out of home activities into your regular business day. For example, get out for networking events, learning opportunities, meeting clients and teaching. You can still have a home base of operations, but get out there talking to real flesh-and-blood human adults and you’ll see it’s great to be out in the real world.

For ALL WAHMs

Regardless of how you run your business, make sure you schedule a little fun, fitness and socialization into each day. It’s way too easy to get into the “in your PJs” rut. It’s true that working in your PJs has some perks, but a change of pace is good now and then too.

Here are some ideas to get you going:

• Join a gym, walking club or make some kind of commitment to fitness. If you have a baby, join a gym with a play center or get out with the stroller.

• Join a mommy group where kids can play and mommies can chat.

• Volunteer at your child’s school or for an organization you care about.

• Go on many dates with your spouse or significant other.

• Call your family and connect more often.

• Call old friends who may have forgotten who you are and plan a date.

It doesn’t really matter what you do, but do something. Remember, bears, frogs and gophers hibernate – but humans don’t.

About the Author: Alice Seba is the Schmoozer in Chief at Schmoozins, the online magazine that gives all women a voice. Join us as a contributor, a schmoozer or just hang out a while.

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Posted by Christina | Filed Under Home Business & Telecommuting 

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One Response to “WAHM: Work-at-Home Doesn’t Mean Stuck-at-Home”

  1. Sharon on May 2nd, 2008 9:23 am

    Great article Christina! I have so many friends who moan that they would be bored working at home. I have never been bored working at home there is just too much to do! Especially if you’re active in community. Really there is no reason not to be active in the community - especially if you want to help your kids at school and network your business!

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