Comments on: Where Are You Eating Your Lunch?

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:12:19 +0000

This is so true…I run my children’s clothing business from home and my 2-year old naps from about noon…my lunchtime. So I put her down, grab my lunch, and start working. But I agree that even here I should take 20 minutes to myself…eat my lunch in peace and then tackle my work.

By: Tom At The Home Business Archive

Tom At The Home Business Archive — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:24:57 +0000

Good post.This applies to me because I work at home with blogging and live alone.I always eat lunch and dinner at the computer and get distracted reading something online or watching youtube while eating.A few short breaks away from the computer would be good. Tom At The Home Business Archives last blog post..Blogging For A Living

By: Genesis

Genesis — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:52:26 +0000

I used to eat at my desk all the time, but we recently purchased a kitchen table and have been making the effort to sit down as a family (my husband and sons, 1 and 2) to eat lunch and dinner. That forces me away from the computer and while I`m not outside, the time spent giggling with my kids over cheese stick walrus teeth and burbled milk is definitely a welcome distraction.

By: Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:30:06 +0000

Never at home!

One of many blessings of living in the San Francisco Bay Area is the preponderance of cafes and other foodie orientated venues.

By: Kelvin Kao

Kelvin Kao — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:01:55 +0000

I work a late schedule. Usually I eat lunch at home, and then I head to work. I do eat at my desk, and I am indeed in front of my computer. I wasn't working though. I often end up browsing some random website or watching youtube... Kelvin Kaos last blog post..Anyone Want to Wish Me Happy Birthday?

By: Clem / Unique Business Opportunity

Clem / Unique Business Opportunity — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:38:07 +0000

Your post gave me a hearty laugh, and some poignant reflection. I am a work-from-homer who designs websites most of the time, and I always eat in front of my computer. I love your question…”id that why you work from home?” Of course it’s not! I work from home because I despise everything about that job I used to have…and here I am imitating it in my own habits. I’m a worse boss than my boss was! But what a great reminder your post was, and I thank you for helping me readjust my perspective!

By: Mike Wilton

Mike Wilton — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:19:50 +0000

It’s funny cuz I do the same thing and I DON’T work from home. I’ll often go pick up my lunch just to return to my desk and do SOMETHING work related, be it blog reading, reading e-mails, etc. I do the same thing when I bring my lunch to work. I’ll grab my lunch and start working away while I eat. I guess my mindset is no so much that I can get more done, but that I really don’t have anything better I can be doing. I mean, I’m just eating…that’s not so exciting.

Mike Wiltons last blog post..Go Green, Go Local: How To Buy From Local Growers & Suppliers

By: Mary-Lynn

Mary-Lynn — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:55:33 +0000

Reading your post has made me hungry!

I tend to read feeds while eating. I really don’t want to get food on my keyboard, and I usually don’t eat with my clicking hand.

I agree with what you are saying, when working from home, it’s so easy to let work take over your life. I get away every day for at least a half hour and go for a walk. We have a few parks within walking distance of my home office.

Aside from the exercise value, it’s something I enjoy doing. When I deny myself the little things in life that make me happy, I become less productive no matter how many hours I put in.

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By: Amy Miyamoto

Amy Miyamoto — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:36:51 +0000

This is such a timely post for me. As a mother of three-year-old twins I have had my fair share of multi-tasking dilemmas over the last three years. Some have been a matter of survival and others I will admit were the result of falling into the “it will be faster if I do both of these things at the same time” multi-tasking “mind-set” trap. Fortunately, I have had an awareness of this for awhile and have been taking steps each day to eliminate as much multi-tasking as possible. My girls will start preschool next week, leaving me the mornings to fully focus on work and the afternoons to focus on being present with them. Although, it will be a big change for all of us, I am looking forward to the exciting growth and possibilities it will provide for all of us as well. I agree, the time when our children are little is fleeting and I want to cherish all the special moments I can with them.

Amy
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By: Luis

Luis — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:06:26 +0000

I full time telecommute.

I take my lunch on the second floor at the kitchen. Not as nice as enjoying the seasons, but still away from the office. One time did take it in the office, but it was a conference call through lunch. It was either that or pass out…