6 Easy Steps to Separating Your Personal Life from Your

6 Easy Steps to Separating Your Personal Life from Your Business

If you work from home, chances are you already know that youre really pulling double duty. You probably work on your business while doing the laundry, corralling the kids, or fixing dinner… and lets not forget all the phone calls from family and friends expecting you to run errands or just “go out” for an afternoon of fun.

One of the hardest parts of running a home business is separating your work from your family and social life. Here are six proven ways to keep your home life running smoothly while keeping your business on track.

1. First, create a work schedule and stick with it. It may be tempting to answer personal calls during the day or take business calls after-hours, but doing this actually shows that youre expendable not dependable and people will take for granted that youll always be there for any little things that come up. Even though family comes first, stay true to your business hours and resist the urge to chat with friends or pick up groceries during working hours.

2. Your friends may consider working from home an invitation to chat during the day...