Working from home presents an array of challenges. Don’t get me wrong, it is a wonderful way to do your job. There are many perks.
Several years ago, people all over the world began working at home because of necessity. I do my job at home now, because I have a room for my art studio. It is my living room with the couch, end tables, lamps, and the coffee table removed.
As someone who is starting to figure out how to do a job with no boss telling me what to do, I am learning things every day. The first thing I needed to get under control was to put myself on a schedule. When I thought about locking in a certain time for everything, it stopped me from even writing it down. Then I estimated how long each part of my work would take.
I decided to schedule three hours to work on my screenplay, since it may consume the most time. Then I will spend the remaining five workday hours painting, writing a nonfiction book, a blog, a novel, and a podcast script, practicing my latest song, and reading about being an entrepreneur.
In Ephesians 5:16, it reads, “Make good use of every opportunity you have because these are evil days.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).
When I look at the items within the daily plan, I could get overwhelmed. But then, I think back to when I worked at a garden center watering at least a quarter of an acre of plants in 90-degree weather, and I feel blessed. Back then, I would have water filling up my rain boots, and I’d have to slosh around in them like that all day. Humidity, bugs, and leg and arm strain plagued me. Ironically, I was thirsty even though I carried a hose around everywhere.
I will always be grateful for my new job.
As I go through my days, I smile and feel like I am playing.
Thank you for reading.
I love you,
Lisa Brown
Bethlehem Blessing 
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