Secret 1 - Ask …more flexible working hours are more easily managed by Companies today and you may be surprised with the answer. Say no to tasks if you are overloaded. Plan your work and stay focused. Think ‘what is the most important thing for me to achieve today?’
Secret 2 - If you can agree a more flexible working day try to access e-mails at home and on the move - this means if you have to leave you are not inaccessible and creates confidence in your ability to manage your job whether you are in the office or not.
Secret 3 Treat work and home committments the same - only have 1 diary. This means you can easily identify and manage clashes easily.
Secret 4 Have a list of things to do each day or Employ a lifestle management company to organise your daily chores.
Secret 5 Make your self visible - pick up phone calls and send e-mails first thing in the morning when working from home so everyone knows you are working - advise key contacts where you are working each day and refer to your home office rather than working at home.