One of the things that I love about freelancing as a lifestyle is that I get to set my own schedule. It is true that sometimes I have tight deadlines, and I’m not entirely who’s really the boss, but most of the time I am firmly in control of my schedule, and I have a pretty good idea of what has to be done, as well as what can wait. And that gives me a lot of advantages when it comes to scheduling. Some of the things that I get to do, since I work from home, include:

* Volunteer at my son’s school.

* Swim laps at the pool.

* Run errands at more convenient times.

* Take my son to piano lessons (and help him practice at home).

* Go out to lunch with my husband (who is a student and can set his own schedule as well).

* Be available to watch my niece in a pinch.

The ability to arrange my work from home schedule around my life helps me be more relaxed, generally less stressed and have a more fulfilling than I would otherwise have. However, it is important to keep all these other activities in check. Sometimes, I just have to strap in there and get my work done. After all, I wouldn’t be able to afford this freelance lifestyle if I never got anything done!

Are there some advantages you see in working from home?