How to Deal With Work at Home Distractions

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Tip 1 - Working From Home? Avoid These Not-So-Obvious Distractions.

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jay Hughen | permalink

You need to structure your environment in such a way that you can maintain your focus on your work.
Tags: Productivity,Entrepreneurs,Work From Home,Telecommuting,Home Offices,Home Office,The Treps

For further reading: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/233172 ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Overcome the 5 Biggest Distractions at Work (and in Life)

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by xxbiosparkxx | permalink

Distraction is like a virus, says a medical expert on attention. Here's the cure you need.

For further reading: http://www.inc.com/erik-sherman/overcome-the-five-things-that-keep-you-from-focusing-at-work.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Avoiding the distractions of working from home

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gene Springfield | permalink

From family to the fridge, the house is full of temptations. Judy Heminsley, founder of an advice blog for home workers, shares her tips for staying focused
Tags: Home business,Guardian Small Business Network,Business,Small business

For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2013/aug/05/working-from-home-distractions-tips-focus ^[3]

Tip 4 - How To Succeed At Working From Home

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ellen Montague | permalink

When people think about working from home, many imagine sleeping in late and taking long, leisurely lunches. But what people need to realize is that even though working from home offers a great amount of flexibility, it is still a professional job and it needs to be treated as such. Here's how to succeed at working from home.
Tags: Careers,Leadership,Business,career,communicate,distraction,employee,employer,home,Home Office,office,organize,plan,Professional,Skype,talk,telecommute,video,Work,Worker,working from home

For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/08/12/how-to-succeed-at-working-from-home-2/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - 14 Tips to Increase Productivity & Avoid Distractions When Working at Home

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tush Nikollaj | permalink

According to the U.S. Census, nearly six million Americans work primarily from home. If you're looking to become one of them, it's crucial to watch out for the pitfalls. I've been working from home...

For further reading: http://www.moneycrashers.com/tips-increase-productivity-avoid-distractions-working-home/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - Don't Let Distractions Keep You From Getting Work Done

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ralene Jones | permalink

Distractions can doom your best intentions when you work at home. Here's how to avoid distractions and get something done!

For further reading: http://workathomemoms.about.com/od/Distractions/a/Avoid-Distractions.htm ^[6]

Tip 7 - Handling Work-at-Home Distractions

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rkis | permalink

While the office certainly has its own distractions, a telecommuter's potential distractions are, well, closer to home.
Tags: Handling Work at Home Distractions

For further reading: http://workathomemoms.about.com/od/Distractions/ ^[7]