Surviving the Home Office Meltdown

Anyone running a home business or working from home has had some trouble staying focused. Although there are great benefits to working from home, such as no wasted time getting ready in the morning, save on gas and less calls to Jimmy John’s, it can be hard to stay motivated with so many distractions around. I’ve created some guidelines that have helped make my day more efficient and rid myself of some distractions.

1.       Dedicate a space of your house just for work. Often working in the same room where you spend your leisure time will result in less work and more leisure time. Get rid of the TV and don’t work from the couch.

2.       Keep your work space organized. Keeping your work space organized, no matter your specific organization habits, will prevent you from walking around the house looking for things and noticing unfinished chores that should be left for after your work is done.

3.       Don’t be afraid to use inspiration. Even the best need to be inspired in order to keep motivated. Put up inspirational pictures, quotes, etc… Whatever keeps you focused on your goal, keep it close.