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Published : October 18, 2007 |
Author : rebekah05
Category : Working Online and Making Money Online | Total Views
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So you've made the decision to work from home, and have found the business or job that you want to pursue. Now what?
You have to get Started!
Many times, we get so caught up in the buzz of finding our perfect work from home job or home based business, that when the time comes to actually start work from home..We freeze!
Oh my God! What have I got myself into? Often, we are starting a completely new career or branching out on our own for the very first time. Our excitement can quickly turn to anxiety.
When you begin to feel this remember - this is your dream! Do you want to take it away from yourself before it has even begun? I didn't think so. Try to remember why you chose this path to begin with. Why was it so important for you to find the perfect work at home opportunity?
Focus on these reasons to help get you through your initial anxiety. Better yet, write it down. Make a list of the reasons you want/need to work at home and what freedoms this will allow you. Next time you hear the voice of doubt, refer to your list for the strength that you need to move forward. There is no longer any room in your life for the"buts" and "what ifs." Absolutely zero.
You will also need to get yourself organized. For some of us, this is no easy task. Set up your home office or a work space that you will be working from. This area will need to be inviting, after all, you will be spending a good deal of time here.
I keep my home office free of clutter and simple with warm colors. A table lamp, a picture of my husband, a plant and my portfolio are the only things I keep on top of my desk. This was very difficult for me, but I learned that if I didn't put away the piles of "stuff" I would quickly become overwhelmed looking at this mountain of paper everyday.
Make lists of daily tasks you need to complete and cross them off as you go. This is one of the simplest yet most important business tools I can give you. If you don't believe me, I challenge you to do it with a daily list for one month and without a list for one month. Then look back and honestly answer, which was your most productive month?
You will need to dedicate a good portion of your time to your new project regardless of whether you are working at it full time or part time. You need to give it your all if you want to see the profits come in.
Compare it to the hours you would put into a traditional job outside of the home. That is the amount of time you should put in when you start work from home, if not more.
Remember, results don't happen overnight but if you stick with it, you will succeed!
Rebekah Mack Bono is a specialist in the work at home field. She operates two successful online businesses. |
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