Comments on: Set Your Work Hours in Stone

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:41:48 +0000

I always try to write at the same time each day, but they are flexible if something comes up. I never write on the weekends or evenings. I think I would never stop writing if I didn't force myself to take those breaks! .-= Rachel´s last blog ..April Earnings Update =-.

By: Andy Hayes

Andy Hayes — Wed, 19 May 2010 08:12:01 +0000

Sounds great, but I am also with Chris and Thursday in overworking….this is one of the major problems of working at home (and having a small flat without an office) – it’s hard to separate work-time and fun-time.
.-= Andy Hayes´s last blog ..Bath: England’s Loveliest Town? =-.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:29:29 +0000

I find it necessary to establish quitting time, or else I’ll stay at my computer until 7pm or later. What seems to work best for me is to assign a time block to each of my daily tasks. Instead of looking my at to-do list and wondering where to start, I know that from, say, 10-11am, I am working on a press release for a client. From 11-12 I work on a newsletter for another client, etc. Assigning a specific time to each task really helps me stay on track. Of course, flexibility is great, too. That same worth ethic helped me finish all my work so I could take Friday off last week.

By: allena

allena — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:39:04 +0000

yeah my pacific coast interviewees blow my 9a-3p hours out of the water sometimes. Dislike! And don’t even get me started on summer (kids).
.-= allena´s last blog ..What Folio Says About Working at Home =-.

By: Thursday Bram

Thursday Bram — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:05:48 +0000

I really like the idea of making a sign for office hours — my family has a habit of wandering through my office, asking when I'll be done every 15 minutes (or at least it seems that way). .-= Thursday Bram´s last blog ..Constructively Productive: Teaming Up With Other Freelancers =-.

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By: Trina L. Grant

Trina L. Grant — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:11:55 +0000

I am currently trying to convince myself and everyone around me I really do have working hours, which they need to respect. To that end, after reading this post, I decided to make myself an hours sign. My family is pretty used to my lists, signs and other written material meant to get their attention, so they'll get it, even though they won't abide. Anyway, my sign looks really nice and professional (to have come straight out of my very own printer), and it has my logo on it. I'm going to use it as a strict reminder for myself as well, "You only have [this long] to get this done. Move it, sister." .-= Trina L. Grant´s last blog ..Professional Networking a Modern Marketing Solution =-.

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:02:14 +0000

I don’t have standard hours, too many clients in different time zones. But I will indeed finish at a certain time when I have other things planned (e.g., bowling night). Client doesn’t need to know it’s a personal committment, I just say I’m booked at such and such time.

By: Deb Ng

Deb Ng — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:49:52 +0000

Because I’m ADD, it’s best for me to have special “focusing time.” I find that I respect my time and my work more when I have specific business hours. That isn’t to say I can’t be flexible, because I do find time to take walks or take my son to the lake or something. But, it works best for me to work the same hours each day. It also means other people respect my time more because they don’t say, “Oh Deb will do it, she’s home all day.” Rather they say, “Oh this is Deb’s working time, I’ll ask her after dinner.”

By: Chris Mower

Chris Mower — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:48:57 +0000

I have the terrible habit of working too long... even when it's not necessary. I enjoy working, but if you do it too much, it can wear you down. .-= Chris Mower´s last blog ..Your Way is the Best Way =-.

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By: Carson Brackney

Carson Brackney — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:48:20 +0000

My love of flexibility (one of the main reasons I’m working for myself) has kept me from establishing “standard hours”.

I see the advantages and wouldn’t think about disagreeing with the idea that setting hours can work. However, I prefer to do things on my own terms and own schedule.

That means I’ll often find myself getting up super-early or working late into the night. I’ll go through high-intensity weeks in order to free up time for afternoon Royals games and day trips for Crawford Co. fried chicken.

I like the idea of consistency, but I love the reality of flexibility.

Carson