Staying Organized, Part Two... Avoiding Distraction.

I am not qualified to give advice on this, as I have been so distracted that I am only beginning to write today's post at 3 pm. It's pitiful. What I can tell you is if you ever want to get anything done, don't get addicted to etsy, Scramble on Facebook, and most importantly... don't start reading blogs. These are not horrible vices by any means, but they're all part of a larger problem of having anything and everything available to us whenever we want it. I LOVE instant gratification! It does not love me back.

This, however, is not the largest issue with which I am faced. I work out of my own home—that is the problem. While it is absolutely wonderful to be able to roll out of bed and start working without ever getting dressed, I am constantly reminded of all of the other household chores that are being neglected when I am in front of my computer. The pile of laundry is only a few rooms away and the dishes in the sink aren't washing themselves. So, what do you do when the line between home and business has been blurred? Really, what do you do?

I know I would benefit from creating a little more structure in the days that I do work—having designated times for checking email, dealing with invoices/finances, and running errands. And it's obvious that I'll continue to be sidetracked if I don't just break down and get the laundry/vacuuming/cleaning done before I start working. So that's what I've devoted a sizable chunk of my working day toward—getting my life in order. Sadly, my office seems to be the last item on the list. Perhaps I can get to it tomorrow :-)

Here are a few related articles... in case you were running out of distractions.
A List Apart
The Anti 9-to-5 Guide
The Boss of You