Everyone strives to be more productive than they were last week. At least, that’s how we are around Milrich Virtual Professionals. We believe that productivity is the key to success, however, we know how workplace distractions can hinder our productivity. Being able to juggle the demands of your job can be challenging; however, becoming more productive can ease work-related stress and help you meet deadlines with ease by simply learning to eliminate work-related distractions.

I was watching (rather re-watching) an Oprah episode on family interaction, and they were showing the life of a family in crisis. They started off with a look at the family in their “current” routine. Mom wakes up and checks her phone; teenage son wakes up and immediately begins his texting; Dad wakes up and gets on the internet to check his email. Finally, the five-year-old son wakes up and is parented by the TV. The whole family is living in the home, together. Sadly, they

Virtual assistants (VAs) are privy to a set of perks that are only available to those working in the virtual world. There’s a level of comfort and flexibility that you just can’t get from the traditional office setting. But, with those perks comes a different set of hurdles than the traditional assistant may face. It may be harder without the office atmosphere to find your motivation each day. Not having face time with your co-workers cuts back on the competitive edge and add

The minute I started working from home my friends and former co-workers started asking me to get them “work from home” jobs. The assumption was that there were limitless dream jobs available that were suitable for everyone. The more I talked to them, the more I found their expectations were way off base. So let’s get down to and clear up the confusion. Here are 4 major myths about working from home: Myth #1: Anyone can do it! Working from home isn’t something that just anyone

In order to be productive and successful, you have to learn to avoid the constant stream of temptations and distractions that fill your day. Sometimes it’s hard to stay focused when so many things can easily turn into a distraction. We often unknowingly set ourselves up for failure just by placing temptations in our own path. Some we never see coming and others we know are headed our way but we have no idea how to circumvent them. Fortunately, avoiding temptations and distrac

Mastering the art of time management isn’t easy but it is doable. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and pressed for time. Most of us feel like we are constantly playing catch-up. No one plans to be two steps behind and is something that usually stems from poor time management. We all want to be ahead of the game. But it feels like there is never enough time in the day. The real problem isn’t with the amount of time you have each day, it is how you manage it. 1) Routine and Effici

Working from home can be a great way to balance home life. As you gain the ability to eliminate almost all of your distractions you will find yourself better organized. You will get more work completed by the end of each day, cut out travel time and no longer lose papers traveling to and from work. This will help you maintain a piece of yourself with a career while still being able to handle at home responsibilities. Your Mentality The first step to being successful at elimi

Being a virtual assistant can be a dream come true. There are so many perks beyond the obvious – no commute, working from the “office” of your choosing, no dress code, flexibility; the list goes on. But, there are definitely some professional pitfalls to avoid as a virtual assistant if you want to be a success. Being Too Flexible Setting your own hours and working at your own pace is absolutely a luxury. The problem is no matter what type of work you do, there is always a dea

Being a Virtual Assistant is a great, flexible job. When I tell people what I do, they look at me like it’s the wildest thing they have ever heard. Especially when I tell them I am in the Eastern Time zone and one of my clients is in the Pacific Time zone, as is the company I work for. The life of a VA can seem glamorous to someone on the outside, but it is a job that requires organization, efficiency, and self-discipline. Most people who are VAs have multiple clients. So the

Distractions happened whether you work in a traditional setting or from home.  In the traditional setting, there are many places that distractions can happen such as the lunch or copy room.  When working from home you can get sidetracked by domestic tasks such as laundry, taking out the trash, dishes, or family members.  These distractions drain your productivity when working from home.  You may be thinking that in an office setting you weren’t working every second and there