tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post4366227507216548796..comments2024-03-20T11:29:34.594-07:00Comments on BoomerBusinessCoach: The Distraction Free WorkplaceMelodieann Whiteleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066358191161366214noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-60484323861058570632014-08-19T20:36:11.971-07:002014-08-19T20:36:11.971-07:00It's important to set boundaries with friends ...It's important to set boundaries with friends & family (especially when working from a home office). When I first started my biz (25 years ago), friends would call in the middle of the day and ask "what are you doing?"<br />They always seemed surprised when I said "working." Eventually they got it and respected that I was indeed busy making a living even though I was Debra Jasonhttp://writedirection.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-48666542918204879082014-08-19T20:21:37.158-07:002014-08-19T20:21:37.158-07:00Some great advice! I think everyone needs those br...Some great advice! I think everyone needs those browser blockers. It's so easy to be distracted with everythign else online.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386484695010975862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-5760287181726492012014-08-19T19:35:09.836-07:002014-08-19T19:35:09.836-07:00I know how hard it is to ignore family! It took m...I know how hard it is to ignore family! It took me a long time before I was able to let go of what was happening in the household and focus on my work. I did find it was easier if I closed the door to my "office". At least it muffled the sounds!Melodieann Whiteleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066358191161366214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776785945246927607.post-21587322854659586272014-08-19T16:03:44.423-07:002014-08-19T16:03:44.423-07:00Great post Melodieann. Thanks so much. I work from...Great post Melodieann. Thanks so much. I work from a spare bedroom at home. Earlier this year, I underwent a 90 day blitz where I had to learn to ignore distractions. My friends understood not to ring me during the day. Family was a different matter. I had to ignore phonecalls. I figured if it was important, then they would leave a message and I could get back to them. It is amazing how many Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051983398403132408noreply@blogger.com