A Quiet Place
now I am having trouble getting things going. Any suggestions?
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Hi there,
I know what it is like to be constantly pestered while I'm trying to work on my site or even just learning from the trainings, etc. Set a time, like the others are saying, either earlier in the morning or later at night. Try either the morning or night for at least a week and see if it is working. If not, then try the other.
I am not sure how old your kids are, but one thing that helped me out was to talk to my family and let them know that I am working on something important to me, and it would greatly help me out if they would find other, quiet things to do for an hour or so until I can get it done. Or even mostly done.
Usually, it works since they understand that the more I can accomplish with my web site, the sooner I will be able to be there more for them since I will not have to work at a regular job anymore. Instead, I will be here at home when they do need me.
Hope this helps you out and best wishes! -Sherry
Hi
You can do what has already been suggested eg. get up earlier or you can work later.
You also have other options.
1. Set some boundaries. I noticed in your profile that you're 51 with 5 kids. I am assuming that you don't have any toddlers - though of course I could be completely wrong. However you can set boundaries for when you're not available. Saying you need the first hour of the day to yourself - is hardly unreasonable. (though it will require the support of your wife)
2. Work with earphones. There are really good earphones that completely block out all sound - then you can work without other people disturbing you.
3. Spend some time working outside the home. This can be any public place where you could work where you won't be disturbed. In the UK - I work in libraries, hotels and cafes.
4. Stop making excuses - Now before you think that sounds horribly harsh - I don't mean to. But you're an adult and it's about making choices. Only you know what your home life is like and how much you really want to be a success at IM. Decide what it is you want and make the adjustments accordingly so you make the time for it. And that can be 20 mins a day or 8 hours a day. It doesn't really matter. What matters is that you are consistent and make progress.
Best of luck
Beverley
was going to add my suggestions but I think Beverly has hit the nail on the head. If you approach it well, your family *should* accept your request. Hey, once you start to get a bit of success and extra income, they might even double your "me time"
another quick suggestion, do you own a smartphone or tablet? Failing that, even a pen and paper will do. Perhaps while commuting to work/stuck in traffic/waiting for a bus/even using the bathroom ..basically anywhere you can find the time, you can write something. It could be notes for your next article, or a to-do list of training, maybe even a brain storm of ideas. The point is, if you squeeze in extra thoughts and planning wherever possible, it means you will be able to be a lot more efficient when you DO have the time to get online.
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You have some good suggestions here but now you need to be the one to implement one or more. It is up to you. How important is your success? Others may or may not understand . That doesn't change anything. I know that is easier said than done. Still...Best of luck and never give up.