Control your environmentA clearly designated office will help you stay on task And an organized workspace will help minimize distractions and make the most of the limited time you have available2 Break work into manageable chunksIt's all about to-do lists When my three children are awake, I strive to give them my full attention, though I always have a to-do list on the table The list just seems to grow all day and when naptime (or bedtime) rolls around, I'm focused and ready to tackle the tasks at hand3 Make the most of quiet timeWhen are you most productive? It may be possible for you to get work done during the day (while your children are napping or at school), but, chances are, the best opportunities for productivity occur when your children are down for the night My workday, for example, typically begins at 4 am That way, I can spend uninterrupted, quality time with my kids during the day and remain relatively rested4 Remember your prioritiesIf you find yourself consistently ignoring your children, they are better off in the care of someone who is less distracted5 Get help when you need itLesley Spencer is the founder and director of Home-Based Working Moms "I think it is important to understand it is very difficult to be a successful mom and worker at the same time," Spencer says "If you are working, your children are going to need your attention Of course, you can get by with short amounts of work or phone calls but repeated attempts to work while your children are with you is not fair to them or you," she says "I feel it is best to work while your children are asleep or at school If you are working more than about 10 hours a week, you probably need outside help to give your children the attention they need Consider part-time preschools, Mother's Day Out programs, neighborhood babysitters, family or friends or a babysitting co-op to help with your child care needs"
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