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AnniKN · 03-26-2009, 10:34 AM

What has worked for you to organize yourself better?

The interruptions thread made me think about it. I normally work too many hours in a day, I can take a break for a couple of hours and everything works just fine - BUT if I decide to take a whole day off or longer amounts of time (5 - 6 hours starting early - I'm talking weekends, I normally don't take those off either) my whole system crashes and sometimes it takes days to get back on track.

How do you deal with the routine? How do you make yourself stick to a limited schedule? Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Also, is anybody having ICQ problems today or is it just me?

AssPirate · 03-26-2009, 10:38 AM

I always create a separate space for where I will work and where I will not. This psyches you up when you need to accomplish stuff. Try to make that work space far or at least separated by a door.

Organizing your time just simply means just follow a To Do list every day. You get to do more and fretting things about stuff you forgot doing is avoided.

Another thing is to keep yourself active. Don't follow what I used to do and just sit all day in front of the computer. Take exercise breaks. I usually walk a few steps up and down the stairs for ten minutes. It also helps to clear your head. And watch what you eat.

Rochard · 03-26-2009, 11:21 AM

Keep regular office hours.

One of the tricks I use is set office hours, from 9am until 6pm, in my home office. After hours means using the lap top from downstairs on a wireless connection. Then again, after everyone else goes to bed I usually work from 9pm till midnight every night anyhow.

Stephanie Hastert · 03-26-2009, 01:24 PM

I full agree with to do lists and setting a set schedule if
something is really pressing.
I myself like to keep a flexible work schedule this way I do not set any limits.
For instance today.. I was in the mood to watermark and upload several galleries.

My daily routine :

Check the website and message board
Check my sponsor earnings
Eat breakfast ( sometimes )

Tredmill ( atleast 2 hours ) ( Clears my head )
Plan my online activities (depending on my mood that day)

Gallery creation
Finding new sponsors
Rotating banner ad's
Watermarking
Updating
Surfing the net seeing what everyone else is doing

Activities depend on my mood but usually I have very productive days.

JC Maldini · 03-26-2009, 01:31 PM

Oh man, working from home is brutal. I found the best thing to do, is start your day at the same time and dress as if you were going to work....no not a suit, but not in your PJs either. I did it for 3 years, don't think I could do it again. Best of luck!!

blonda80 · 03-26-2009, 03:03 PM

yeah icq sucks

i am a workaholic too so I can`t give any advice but some tips would be appreciated

xx354xx · 03-26-2009, 03:15 PM

You have to get out of the house for a couple of hours to get air. Otherwise you won't operate at 100%.

Rakie · 03-26-2009, 03:22 PM

Get a tiny ass office.

It's the best way to go.

PAR · 03-26-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JC Maldini

Oh man, working from home is brutal. I found the best thing to do, is start your day at the same time and dress as if you were going to work....no not a suit, but not in your PJs either. I did it for 3 years, don't think I could do it again. Best of luck!!

I agree.. also take a lunch etc just as you would if you were in an office...
And when i worked from home I would get up and grab a coffee and a paper in the morning..
Just like getting up and driving to work this helps to start your day and makes it feel more like work then just being at home..

basically- The answer is a schedule: Get up, get dressed, work, head to Starbucks for human contact, coffee and the morning paper, return home, work, lunch, work.

AnniKN · 03-27-2009, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the input everyone

When I do take a break I become flakey, I figure I've been on overdrive for a long time. I am considering taking a break and start up with a better cleaner schedule taking into account all your suggestions

bronco67 · 03-27-2009, 12:56 PM

I agree about the getting dressed for work thing.

I used to work butt ass naked, but it freaked out the UPS guy.

Kiwigirl · 03-27-2009, 01:00 PM

the only way I seem to be able to separate myself from my computer is to have my blackberry. LOL And I spend many days in my pj's and work long hours....however, as I type this i am sitting on my back patio enjoying the Florida sun and the fresh breeze that is blowing right now. I love working from home!!!

tammix · 03-27-2009, 01:33 PM

Annik, try early hours, I switched a lot of my work from 7.30 to 10.30 am and then I take a break and resume around midday, productivity has soared ;-)
Early hours are better since distractions are less, besides your brain feel fresh, like having a reboot LOL

Elli · 03-27-2009, 02:24 PM

To Do lists definitely help.

03-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#1
AnniKN Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South of the border Posts: 1,682	Working at home tips? What has worked for you to organize yourself better? The interruptions thread made me think about it. I normally work too many hours in a day, I can take a break for a couple of hours and everything works just fine - BUT if I decide to take a whole day off or longer amounts of time (5 - 6 hours starting early - I'm talking weekends, I normally don't take those off either) my whole system crashes and sometimes it takes days to get back on track. How do you deal with the routine? How do you make yourself stick to a limited schedule? Any tips would be greatly appreciated Also, is anybody having ICQ problems today or is it just me? __________________ StraponCash \| HDPays Need affordable Photo Retouching, Video Editing, Design, Coding, Writing or Data Entry? 435-155-252 Last edited by AnniKN; 03-26-2009 at 10:36 AM..

03-26-2009, 10:38 AM	#2
AssPirate Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,135	I always create a separate space for where I will work and where I will not. This psyches you up when you need to accomplish stuff. Try to make that work space far or at least separated by a door. Organizing your time just simply means just follow a To Do list every day. You get to do more and fretting things about stuff you forgot doing is avoided. Another thing is to keep yourself active. Don't follow what I used to do and just sit all day in front of the computer. Take exercise breaks. I usually walk a few steps up and down the stairs for ten minutes. It also helps to clear your head. And watch what you eat. __________________

03-26-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,902	Keep regular office hours. One of the tricks I use is set office hours, from 9am until 6pm, in my home office. After hours means using the lap top from downstairs on a wireless connection. Then again, after everyone else goes to bed I usually work from 9pm till midnight every night anyhow. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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Stephanie Hastert So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 77	I full agree with to do lists and setting a set schedule if something is really pressing. I myself like to keep a flexible work schedule this way I do not set any limits. For instance today.. I was in the mood to watermark and upload several galleries. My daily routine : Check the website and message board Check my sponsor earnings Eat breakfast ( sometimes ) Tredmill ( atleast 2 hours ) ( Clears my head ) Plan my online activities (depending on my mood that day) Gallery creation Finding new sponsors Rotating banner ad's Watermarking Updating Surfing the net seeing what everyone else is doing Activities depend on my mood but usually I have very productive days. Last edited by Stephanie Hastert; 03-26-2009 at 01:26 PM..

03-26-2009, 01:31 PM	#5
JC Maldini Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 490	Oh man, working from home is brutal. I found the best thing to do, is start your day at the same time and dress as if you were going to work....no not a suit, but not in your PJs either. I did it for 3 years, don't think I could do it again. Best of luck!! __________________ JC Maldini Business Development ICQ: 223 643 Skype: jc_maldini

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Rakie Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern California. Posts: 147	Get a tiny ass office. It's the best way to go. __________________ Sound Engineer ~ Graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.

03-27-2009, 12:52 PM	#10
AnniKN Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South of the border Posts: 1,682	Thanks for the input everyone When I do take a break I become flakey, I figure I've been on overdrive for a long time. I am considering taking a break and start up with a better cleaner schedule taking into account all your suggestions __________________ StraponCash \| HDPays Need affordable Photo Retouching, Video Editing, Design, Coding, Writing or Data Entry? 435-155-252

03-27-2009, 12:56 PM	#11
bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	I agree about the getting dressed for work thing. I used to work butt ass naked, but it freaked out the UPS guy. __________________

03-27-2009, 01:00 PM	#12
Kiwigirl Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,556	the only way I seem to be able to separate myself from my computer is to have my blackberry. LOL And I spend many days in my pj's and work long hours....however, as I type this i am sitting on my back patio enjoying the Florida sun and the fresh breeze that is blowing right now. I love working from home!!! __________________ KIWISOURCING OUTSOURCING WITH A TWIST!

03-27-2009, 01:33 PM	#13
tammix Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: El-Kaliman Oasis, West Sahara Posts: 2,164	Annik, try early hours, I switched a lot of my work from 7.30 to 10.30 am and then I take a break and resume around midday, productivity has soared ;-) Early hours are better since distractions are less, besides your brain feel fresh, like having a reboot LOL

03-27-2009, 02:24 PM	#14
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	To Do lists definitely help. __________________ email: [email protected]