Zoom About Ellen - video journaling and sharing ways to dream big and live authentically tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1239108 2011-09-07T16:20:00-07:00 Learning to trust my intuition... TypePad http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.gif Top 10 reasons why working from home in the summer is nearly impossible! 2011 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834820c7a69e2014e8aeafc0d970d 2011-09-07T16:20:00-07:00 2011-09-07T15:58:43-07:00 So here is the 2011 edition of the Top 10 reasons why working from home in the summer is nearly impossible. I keep thinking that the kids are older and will be aware that when I am on a call,... Ellen Rowan

So here is the 2011 edition of the Top 10 reasons why working from home in the summer is nearly impossible. I keep thinking that the kids are older and will be aware that when I am on a call, passing notes to me is just as distracting as trying to talk to me...HELLO, do you not know I have ADHD? I keep explaining to them, now that they are 10 and 12, that it takes me more time to get my work done when they interrupt me asking when I'll be done so "unless you are profusely bleeding, there is a fire in the house, or one of you is unconscious, DO NOT INTERRUPT ME WHEN I AM IN MY OFFICE!" I am distracted enough by things shinier than the excel spreadsheet I need to create or email responses I need to get to.

Ok, now that I got that off my chest here goes:

Top 10 reasons why working from home in the summer is nearly impossible:

10. Neighbors mowing and weed whacking

9. Texts from friends wanting to play

8. Treasure hunting at garage sales 

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7. Analyzing neighbor cat's neurological disorder from out my office window

6. Taking drastic action against rhododendrons so my grass will grow

Serious rhododendron pruning

5. Now that I can see the mailbox (since taking drastic action against rhodies), watching for mail to come. Will there be a check?

4. Checking weather to see if summer will EVER come to Seattle

3. Grocery shopping, grocery shopping and more grocery shopping

2. Creating new ReCaptivation Art (from yard sale finds) 

and the number one reason why working from home in the summer is nearly impossible?

1. Kid interruptions..."Yes, I really would rather be playing Apples to Apples."

 Wordless Wednesday ~ Mindfulness tool? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834820c7a69e2015391686849970b 2011-09-07T11:48:40-07:00 2011-09-07T11:48:40-07:00 Photo taken by my daughter...can you see her 5 times? Ellen Rowan

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Photo taken by my daughter...can you see her 5 times?

 Wordless Wednesday ~ Doggy Dress Up tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834820c7a69e2015434cafe78970c 2011-08-24T13:18:22-07:00 2011-08-24T13:18:22-07:00 Ellen Rowan

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 Self-discipline ~ My word for 2011 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d834820c7a69e20148c83451b3970c 2011-01-31T13:40:34-08:00 2011-01-31T13:40:34-08:00 Yes, self-discipline is the word. It seems like the answer to tons of my anxiety and focusing issues. I have a lot of motivation but not a lot of will-power when it comes to staying on task. Impulsivity often gets... Ellen Rowan

Yes, self-discipline is the word. It seems like the answer to tons of my anxiety and focusing issues. I have a lot of motivation but not a lot of will-power when it comes to staying on task. Impulsivity often gets in the way of me disciplining myself to create a schedule and adhere as closely to it as possible, to stay on task and to bring projects to completion. My big joke is that I get distracted by what is "shiny" not what is relevant to what I'm trying to accomplish in the moment. Seems like a no brainer, right? Not so much for us ADHD peeps. So I'm taking it further and consulting with the experts out there to find out what systems work best for you. As it turns out, I've tried lots of what's out there and have yet to find one that encompasses everything I need in a way that I'm motivated to stay updated. So...please leave me a comment telling me what works for you...