How To Work On The Go

As a mom you are constantly on the go. After all one of your job descriptions is apparently being a personal driver for your kids. Since you are going to spend a good bit of time each week driving the kids to and from soccer practice and ballet, why not make the most of that time and work on the go? Here are some ideas on how you can make those time slots more productive.

Carry a simple spiral bound notebook and a pen with you and jot down ideas while you’re out and about. You can come up with article ideas, website ideas, networking lists, write down email messages and create your to-do lists in these little notebooks. If you are only carrying a small purse, stick a few blank index cards and a pen in it to take short notes. When you get back to the office, you will have some great outlines to work from.

If you have a laptop, carry it with you and work on articles, reports, training for your team, newsletters, designing sales pieces, and projects while you wait for the kids. You can even read and answer emails. Just save them in your outbox and send them when you get back home. Laptops also work great on longer trips if you’re not the driver. You can get entire products written or reports created on the way to your summer vacation. Arrange to have someone else drive on longer car trips and get to work.

Don’t forget to carry some business cards, brochures or flyers with you whenever you are running errands or driving the kids around. Use the time spent waiting around to meet new people and network with them. Even if they themselves aren’t interested in your business or service, they might just know someone who is.

There’s always something new to learn to take you to the next level with your business. The problem is finding the time to learn it all. Why not use the time you spend driving around to do just that. Pop a CD with the audio files of various courses or learning podcasts that are available online in the car. If you prefer to use an mp3 player, get an adapter for your car. Make it a habit to listen to some learning material on any drive you take. You’ll be amazed how much you can learn in just a few months this way.

The important thing is to remember that you don’t have to be in your office to be working productively. Take advantage of the time you have to spend driving around and waiting around anyway. It will leave you with more time to spend with your family at the end of the day or the end of the week.

Work at Home Mom