Operating a successful business based at home is a long task. This is doubly true in the work to housewives who are responsible not only for the success of our business, but for our family too. We must be self-sufficient and self-motivated, and discipline ourselves to achieving success in both areas.

When you run a business from home, it is easy to let the phone calls, emails and documents stay bound, to feel they have no time to take a break or to spend quality time with his family. Maybe you've noticed that you spend more time than I wanted in front of your computer or phone. Maybe you see your children acting, trying to get his attention. Perhaps you are seeing that this is not working in your dream home you really want. You started out with such noble intentions, but perhaps the thrill of business success has made him lose sight of the real reason for doing what you do every day. It happens to many of us, but do not worry, help is on its way.

Here are five ideas to give priority to their life and business:

1. Be honest - probably not begin career with work at home to climb the "corporate ladder" of your home business. Chances are you started your business with the best intentions - to stay home with their children, to contribute financially to their family, or just to have some money in your account. Spend some time in prayer and ask the Lord to show you the things that has to change.

Take a moment and ask yourself honestly how you have been handling the time commitment of owning a business:

• Are you spending too much time on the phone, computer, etc?
• If your children spend more time than usual watching television?
• Can supplement their children because of the stresses of your business?
• Do you worry about your business - to the point that distracted when you're with your family?

2. Make a list - Sit down and write a list of things you'd like to see change. This may be a list of things you can do differently to limit the time you spend in your business, or a list of ways you can "relieve stress", so you can deal kindly with your family.

3. Record your time - Buy a notebook or create a spreadsheet that can be used to record the time spent on your business every day. Make a column for each day on top and a row of half an hour increases the slope. Every time you sit at your desk, write "IN" in the box that corresponds to the time and day. Whenever you leave your desk (or complete a task), fill the box with the word "OUT."

At the end of the week, the total number of hours each day you have spent on business tasks. Are you surprised or is it where you thought you'd be? This can be a revelation and will show you in black and white, if your priorities have gotten off track. Pay special attention to the amount of time spent on e-mails and things that are not billable.

Diana Ennen of Virtual Word Publishing, http://www.virtualwordpublishing.com also recommends that planning and scheduling your time. Prioritize things and have a job that requires more effort and concentration scheduled for rush hour. Try not to deviate get and stay on task focuses on what to do. You will be surprised how much more work that can be done by simply changing the way we work e-mails. If only they respond on a fixed schedule, will save you from being online all day and not accomplish much.

4. Take a break - If you reach the end of the week and the time record that is in shock, it's time to take a break. If you normally work during the weekend, make it a point to have this weekend off. Turn off email, turn off the ringer on your phone and shut the door of his office. You will be amazed at how refreshing this is.

Use the time to re-evaluate how they should spend their time. Try to plan when you can work on your business without wasting time with their children. If your children are in school, make it a point to stop working when they get home. If your children are still young, maybe you can limit work hours to naptime or, if possible, a grandfather clock once or twice a week to allow time for some more work.

5. Plan an activity - Now you're ready to make a change in your routine, why not plan an activity once a week? This can be a walk with your child or something as simple as leaving aside the time to make cookies together.

If possible, find another mother to work at home and celebrate a new responsibility to keep their schedules again. Make a weekly play date where your children can spend time together - you can talk business if necessary or that is a "no business talk allowed" time for discussion.

The years that you have at home with their children are a gift that is your business. The time required for each will be different for each family and situation. Take the time to find what works for you and adjust your schedule accordingly. Make it a point to evaluate your priorities every few months to ensure that your time spent correctly. The reward is well worth it, when his family is not only proud of their achievements in business, but most important of his achievements as his mother. Jill Hart is the founder of Christian Work at home mothers, CWAHM.com. This site is dedicated to provide jobs for housewives the opportunity to promote their businesses and at the same time providing them spiritual encouragement and articles. Visit CWAHM.com for additional information. Jill and her husband, Allen, CWAHD.com (Christian Work at Home Dads) reside in Nebraska with their two children.