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Comment on Freelance Writing Jobs for Beginners by kran-rf.ru

kran-rf.ru — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:16:58 +0000

There’s a wealth of information here. Thanks! I’ll be back for more.

Comment on How to Do Computer Work from Home without Being Distracted By Interruptions by Sandi Valentine

Sandi Valentine — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:26:03 +0000

I just updated to add the link to the Pomodoro Technique that I originally forgot.

Comment on How to Do Computer Work from Home without Being Distracted By Interruptions by Sandi Valentine

Sandi Valentine — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:21:28 +0000

The Pomodoro method makes me happy – I think I’m going to do a whole blog post about it sometime this month or in early August. I’ve found that juggling my own business and homeschooling creates quite a bit of anxiety and stress, and if I don’t keep things under control, I end up frustrated and kicking myself while I stare at a blank screen with writers block. NOT a good situation when you get paid by the piece Taking regular breaks means I work much, much longer days, but they’re broken up quite a bit so it doesn’t end up being so stressful and hectic.

Comment on How to Do Computer Work from Home without Being Distracted By Interruptions by Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:17:42 +0000

Very very good points! I really like the idea of the Pomodoro method. I will have to look further into it. And I love the starship analogy *geek out*. But that is also a very good idea. I tend to have a lot of stress, much of it is self induced because I get angry at myself for what I perceive as a failure if I don't get to something. Or haven't been able to do something yet. I'll try doing that and see if it helps me as well.
I do something similar with my son on the timing – I have a robot on my iMac that yells "Ethan time!" after 20 minutes of work. Then he knows he can have my full attention for 10-15 minutes. I recharge, he gets to show me the latest drawing or whatever. Then it says "Work Time" and he knows I have to work and he gets to "work" on his toy laptop, a painting, a worksheet, or whatever. It works for us.

Comment on Contact Me by Sandi Valentine

Sandi Valentine — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:11:53 +0000

Thanks! I’m working on getting it burned correctly.

Comment on Contact Me by Lanna

Lanna — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:18:26 +0000

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Comment on What’s Your Back Up Plan? by Victoria

Victoria — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:52:59 +0000

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Comment on What’s Your Back Up Plan? by Jenny Good

Jenny Good — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:55:21 +0000

Backing up my files is something I need to tighten my belt on. Thanks for a great post!
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Comment on What’s Your Back Up Plan? by Ashley Denton

Ashley Denton — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:27:49 +0000

I use DropBox to backup my files. It's served me well so far.

Comment on Writing From Home for a Full Time Income by Sandi Valentine

Sandi Valentine — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:22:29 +0000

I quit cold turkey, but not by choice My mother died suddenly in 2006, when my first daughter was only three months old. I had a bad bought with grief and post partum depression, and ended up losing my full time job. I worked online for awhile while I recovered, and when I felt better and attempted to return to a full time job in my field (mental health), I quickly realized I was making more online from home than I could working outside the home in my area. So I decided to make the jump to full time from home, and haven't really looked back since Everyone's individual situation is different – you might want to consider freelancing part time, building up an emergency fund, and then making the jump, or you might already be in a position to make the move to full time.