how do you set boundaries?-sm
Posted By: CS on 2006-08-07
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I am a home-based MT and have always found it difficult to deal with interruptions. For the most part, I do not have a problem with phone calls or e-mails or faxes. I do, however, find it hard to deal with trying to work in my work when I have company. My office is in the corner of the dining room which can be partially closed off but still....I don't have company often but often enough that it affects my overall income so it does concern me. The visitors know what I do for a living but still decide to visit whether its convenient or not. I don't feel like I want to say no every time but I still would like to be able to work a bit on the days when they are here. For example, when hubby's family is here, I would like to be able to get up early and work and when his relatives get up he can handle things for awhile. The last time I tried this everyone got up early. I felt rather resentful. I have had other instances where I was kept from my work too. I have listed the pros and cons of moving my office and have decided to keep it where it is for a variety of reasons. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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