Working from home is a dream many of you will have. The idea of working flexible hours, saying goodbye to the traffic and being able to take holidays at times that suit you. So what is the reality? Take kids to school, walk dog, put on washing, answering the "sales" calls, have coffee, answer the door and so it goes on until you pick the kids up from school.
In order to be successful as a homeworker you need to do two things:
1) Create your workspace and
2) Allocate your working hours.
Whilst a separate home office is preferable it is not essential when you first start. What is essential is that you decide where you are going to work and have your resources easily accessible. A dining table is fine to work on as long as it is clear of other non-work related stuff. Keep a box to hold your books, files and pens.
Set your working hours and keep to them. If you are working from 10.00am until 1.00pm then at 10.00 be sat in your workspace and work. Never just finish whatever you are doing. If you were working away from home you would not be able to hang out the washing or mop the floor. Your work should come first during your allocated working hours.
Yes you can leave the rat race however to be successful you need to prioritse your new job.
Start today and allocate some time to your home business; you will soon be reaping the rewards.
If you would like to read more on setting up an effective office space have a look at my latest book Write it! - how to write your book in 30 hours or less.
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