Keisha, my hat is off to you if you can do it.  I enjoy playing with my kids way too much to work at home.

Marc,

It is a definite balancing act at all times. My children need constant reminders that while I am working it is not okay to burst into my office or go screaming down the hallways. Come to think of it, my husband needs those same reminders....oh what a life!

Keisha:  I work exclusively from home, and at first, doing the "pajama" thing was quite a hindrance.  Then I started getting totally dressed, make-up... and all... then got into my car, either drove around the block and back home, or drove thru a drive-thru for a breakfast burrito, and then came home... just like going to the office.  Believe it or not, it worked for me !

Karen-

I am a firm believer in getting dressed each day and ready for business throughout the entire work day. I believe that it will completely change your level of motivation and focus. I work about 50% from home office and 50% from my franchise office. If I am not in business attire, then I consider that a day off (even if I have my lap top on and phone to my ear). I'm glad your tactics have worked for you! Maybe I should try including a breakfast burrito whenever my motivation begins to dwindle. Thanks for commenting.

I agree with the getting dressed thing---I work partially from a home office- and partially from my work office- I get dressed each day- as if I were going to the work office- I always find myself needing to go out or some reason or another anyway- so this works best for me

I feel I must get out of the house to get real work done.  My young one would easily take up my whole day...and i'd let her!

Keisha- It pains me to say, but it is too hard for me to work at home.  I get sidetracked by laundry, phonecalls, something needs to be fixed, etc..  I need to go into the office.  I tried....it doesn't work for me.  Hats off to those that can do it!

Keisha: Wow, where are the rest of the home workers? I love it because I can start my day when I want [5am; ActiveRain and emails]. Break for the kids [6:30 -7:30am] and start my day over. If I have an outside appointment, I am up and dressed. But some days, especially in the winter, I would start a fire and thank God I didn't have to leave. And stay in my PJs.

Everyone is right though, you must have a plan. I do and by mid-day I have usually completed my goals. Nine A.M. is my start time to make calls and usually I am finished with my 25 contacts by 2 pm. There are days in which I am out the house at 8am and not back until late afternoon. But not often. I try to be home for the kids and now that my mom is living with me (stroke victim), I will be even closer to home.