11 Comments

  1. Anonymous July 5, 2007 @ 6:05 pm

    I have worked from home for about 7 years. I don’t think I could ever work for an employer again. It would be tough!
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  2. My Fashion E-Mall Blog! July 5, 2007 @ 7:07 pm

    Hello!

    Thank you for your comment. I totally agree, it would be tough.

    Thanks again!

  3. Amy Garner July 5, 2007 @ 10:33 pm

    Gotta love working at home!

    I saw your link on the WBO when I was checking out my newly added link in their list. Come pay my new blog a visit.

    Amy

  4. My Fashion E-Mall Blog! July 5, 2007 @ 11:48 pm

    Hell Amy,

    Thank you for your comment. I agree, is a labor of love when working from home :)

    I will visit your blog soon…thanks again!

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  6. My Fashion E-Mall Blog! July 10, 2007 @ 9:18 pm

    Hello rosesylvia:

    Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed visiting. Please come back again real soon.

  7. sky July 31, 2007 @ 10:34 am

    This blog is great. I think you should provide some more information so that we can benefit from it…

  8. sky July 31, 2007 @ 10:38 am

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  9. My Fashion E-Mall Blog! July 31, 2007 @ 7:31 pm

    Hi Sky:

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    Thanks again!

  10. dollars October 16, 2007 @ 12:24 pm

    This blog is good and also sounds interesting .This will motivate the new bees in home business.

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  11. My Fashion E-Mall Blog! October 16, 2007 @ 12:39 pm

    Hi Dollars,

    Thank you for your comment. Motivation is key to success!

    Thanks again,
    Sonia

Taking it one step at a time with your work at home business!

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Working from your home can be a blessing and/or a disaster. It depends on how you are able to handle it. Working from home is not for all of us. There are many people who much prefer to get out into the corporate world to work.

My suggestion, take it one step at a time. It is extremely important to take care of YOU first. Then and only then can you concentrate in your business.

Self-discipline can be tough but it can be accomplished. Just remember the reasons why you wanted to go into business for yourself. I think about all my readers/bloggers that are counting on me to provide my services.

What I do is go over my goals and the reasons I started my blog/business in the first place. This helps me get back into focus and to get motivated to get back to work.

It can be difficult to try and work when there isn’t anyone like a boss to remind you. But look at it this way, YOU are the boss, and that should create some time of excitement to continue in your journey of success.

Make a schedule and stick to it. They will be times when your schedule will need to be updated because of changes your business will incur. However, keeping a schedule will help keep you sane. Maintaining less stress is important.

Organization is also another key factor. Although we might be very organized, we just might not have enough space when working at home. Some people might have an office, but some of us have work stations or corners. Keeping your files and papers organized can help a great deal in keeping your sanity and energy intact.

Whenever you feel like it’s too much, take a break. Go outside for a walk. Breathe in some fresh air. Look away from your computer and stretch. It is truly amazing what these little tactics can do for your concentration and sanity. Most of all don’t give
up!

YOU can do it!!

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