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5.) Make a connection. I am a people person and, as such, working from home is not easy for me. I bought a laptop and will sometimes write at the local library, but it’s not enough. I crave camaraderie. So, eight years ago I launched a networking group for enterprising women in New York and,most recently, co-founded Motherhood Later ... Than Sooner, and on- and off-line resource/community for moms age 35 and older. It proved to be so helpful that, today, I have genuine mom friends because of it, and our children are growing up together. So, don’t isolate yourself. It’s not always easy to get out of the house without a specific agenda, so look for groups in your local community to join. Take a class. Frequent a library or coffee shop. Find a destination, and make it your place. trike up a conversation. Meeting new people keeps life interesting, and I’ve heard that people with good friends live longer.