I'm self-employed and work from home, which doesn't suit everybody. If you've worked 9 to 5 before, the freedom can come as a culture shock... and so can the lack of a trusty monthly pay cheque. When work is slow, you have to remind yourself that you are actually a professional. There's no-one to pat you on the back for the introductory letters, emails and pitches you have toiled over. And, if you're in my line of work, reading new magazines and dreaming up feature ideas can feel like play rather than work in the traditional sense. Here are my top self-motivation tips to help put the puff back in your shoulder pads when you feel less business-like than your office-bound peers:
- Create a separate work space, away from distractions, and make sure you can walk away from it at the end of the day.
- Ask for testimonials for every job you do. Reading them is like a shot of adrenaline when you need a self-esteem boost.
- Make at least one business call a day to remind yourself that you exist in a world with other humans.
- Start every day by reading the news and being aware of what is going on in the world outside your front door.
- Get into a business-like routine: You work from home, but that's no excuse to slouch around in sweat pants all day.
- Focus: To Do Lists aren't just for the employed. Your time is money, so set goals and use it wisely.
- Bookmark the Enterprise Nation website for lots of amazing advice for home workers.
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