Maximize Your Results: Tools that Work

Working from home is a blessing but it can also become challenging to remain focused.  It requires discipline, a system, and some time management tools.  I still work during the day from 8:30am-4:30pm at a J-O-B.  The few hours in the evening I have dedicated to work for myself really have to be used wisely.

Here are a few of the "tools" that help keep my home business running smoothly.

1.  Large Dry Erase Quarterly Wall calendar-   I use this with multi-colored dry erase markers to color code and organize my appointments for the kids, work appointments, conference calls, outreach, clients, exercise etc.

2.  Smartphone:  I use my phone to schedule alerts/reminders and tasks (with alarms)  I also program my conference calls in so my phone reminds me 15 minutes before calls begin & connects me with one click. 

3. Goal Poster-  I keep this hanging in my office where I can see it all the time. This poster serves as a   reminder as to my "why".  It's my motivation to "do more"and "be more"  (More on Goal Posters).

4. Web Cam-  Awesome for Skype and conferencing with associates and/or client's who are long distance.

5.  HootSuite- Allows me to update my status on various social media sites simultaneously at 1 location. I can also monitor and respond to my contacts from several different social media sites.  Using HootSuite helps me to stay connected but not spend too much time hopping Facebook pages; becoming easily distracted by pics of cute babies, tons of inspirational quotes, and hug requests.  :)

6.  Coupon Organizer-  I get these from the dollar store.  I use them to organize my receipts and invoices throughout the year so my records are in one convenient location come tax time.  I leave 1 in the car for "on the go" (gas receipts, tolls, parking etc) and 1 at home.

These are just a few tools I use to keep me focused and on track.  Do you work from home?  What do you use?




Action Nudge:  It's the beginning of a New Year.  Why not set up a system, re-organize your home office and utilize these ideas or implement your own to keep yourself on track and focused while working at home.

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