The reasons people express for wanting to work from home are
many and varied, but most online business owners cite the
ability to set their own hours as a major factor in their
decision to work at home.
However, many people that have work at
home often fall into a trap that flies directly in the
face of their stated desire for time flexibility.
Some home based business owners have been known to become
"workaholics" because their office is so
accessible. Don't
become a slave to your business...get out of your home
office
regularly to renew and revitalize yourself.
Close the door to your office or otherwise remove yourself
from
your designated "work area" and go into your
"home" area to live
your personal life. If your business involves the use of the
telephone and you find it difficult to ignore a ringing
phone in the office, simply turn the ringer off and turn the
volume on the answering machine way down. If your business is
internet based, just
turn off your computer (or at least get away
from the monitor and
keyboard).
Working and living under the same roof has a host of
advantages,
but it can present some challenges (in addition to the
workaholic
syndrome mentioned, above) and stress factors.
Here are four ways to create a less stressful home business
environment:
-Remember why you wanted to become involved with working
from home(i.e. more time for family, work schedule flexibility,
etc.)
-Have discussions with your family members and get their
input
about the working arrangements and the amount of time they
want
with you.
-Use good time management techniques. Keep a list of tasks
by
order of importance.
-ALWAYS take a little time to "smell the roses".
While not
experiencing the negatives common to a corporate office
working environment, the working from home may
occasionally experience stress and frustrations that are
unique
to working at home.
-Networking with other home-based and small business
owners
provides an opportunity to connect with others who may be
experiencing the same stresses/frustrations that you are.
Sharing
stressful and/or frustrating issues with someone else in the
same
situation can relieve your stress and may bring you good
advice
from a different point of view.
Matt Dinca
Economy Creation
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