Work at Home Philippines

After a few weeks realizing that I need to be really good at dealing with my favorite distraction, I also learned of other ways on how to avoid more of these stuff that stifle productivity of many aspiring freelancers and work-at-home folks.

Here are 10 ways to avoid distractions for those who chose to work at home.

1. Set a working schedule.

2. Handle email reading and answering like a productivity pro. Filter emails and don’t use your business email for non-business-related stuff.

3. Create a system. And avoid doing what you should not .

4. Keep the kids busy.

5. Set up a home office and keep it organized or systematically-messy if you can only be productive that way, like me

6. Place anything that will remind that why you need to not get distracted near you. Here’s mine.

7. Manage your RSS. I’m still working on it but I’ve noticed that using folders and unsubscribing from blogs that I just keep on skipping whenever I enter my Bloglines saves me a lot of time.

8. If you can, sign out of your IM. Or use these IM tricks.

9. Explain to family and friends that you are actually “working” at home, which means you are not free every time they want (not need) your company.

10. Allow some quick distractions every now and then. It will prevent you from getting stressed out.

I’m pleased to announce that Yvonne Russel of Grow Your Writing Business shared with me the fun of being given the Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award, it’s now my turn to tell you about the great women bloggers who continue to inspire me everyday.

So please go visit the blogs of these ladies who I consider as spankin’ Rockin’ Bloggers:

Sharon Sarmiento of EsoupBlog, a half-Filipina virtual assistant who blogs about productivity, business stuff and working virtually, is one rockin’ blogger because her blog helped me fall in love with the VA industry.

Annabel Dalusung of Sweet Annabel’s is one rockin’ blogger for her realization that blogging can help in marketing her new business venture – chocolates for all occasions. Oh, and she’s my auntie.

Ree of Confessions of a Pioneer Woman – a city girl turned into a housewife living with Marlboro Man and their kids cooking the most sumptuous man-pleasing meals everyday. You gotta check out her sinful but heavenly recipes.

Lori Baltazar of Dessert Comes First, a master baker and restaurant reviewer who never fails to make my mouth water with her food pics. If you’re a foodie, her blog is a must-see.

Noemi Dado of Touched by an Angel – the groovy mom whose blog I don’t fail to read because of the posts froth with practical tips on family life, golden wisdom and the unusual calm I get whenever she chronicles her recovery journey for those who have lost someone.

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As I promised on my post regarding RSS’ use in finding you home based jobs , here is my list of favorite blogs dealing with subjects like making money online, freelancing, and working at home: (in no particular order)

Just Make Money Online – Shai Coggins’ blog on making money online containing how-to’s and reviews of various online money making ad networks and services. I particularly love its Open Mic Mondays and polls.

Contract Worker – Rico Mossesgeld’s blog sharing his wisdom as a contract worker himself. This blog has more of the I’ve-been-there-done-that-so-don’t-do-this-in-stead-do-that flavor that many freelancers will definitely appreciate.

Yugatech – Abe Olandres’ technology blog that informs Filipinos on how to get the most out of technology and earn money on the side. He ocassionally reviews services or products that can help bloggers make money from their blogs.

Problogger – Darren Rowse’s tips on how to earn a living or just some extra money from your blog. Learn how to earn six figures from blogging straight from the six figure earner himself.

Work from Home Momma – Laura Spencer’s blog is ideal for moms and even those are not moms yet who are looking to read some insightful information on how to go about working from home while maintaining work/life balance.

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Home is where the heart and money is. – Alfa Mercado.

That’s is my mantra aside from “In life, you don’t get what you deserve, but rather what you negotiate for.”

Melding these two thoughts keeps the fervor for working from home in me alive.

I’ve been enjoying this type of career for quite some time now. And this blog’s for those who’d like to learn a thing or two on how to go about managing a home based business or a freelance career.

For those who’d like to more a little more about me – check out this Virtual Assistant’s page. If you’d like to know how to make the most out your reading time – here’s how you can use this blog.

If you are an entrepreneur or are just too busy with your job and you want to know what I can I help you with, please see my virtual assistant services page.