Many people find the idea of working from home attractive. I used to spend time imagining how cool it would be to bang in my shorts in front of my computer and make money.
The reality is, after starting a home business, it is very easy to forget why you are doing it and lose focus. You may have a really powerful idea and a really good marketing plan. But you still have to do day-to-day things. I have found a very good way to “get to the office on time” and produce good results.
It is simply dressing for success every morning. If your habit is hanging out in your back office on the same things you slept on, you are probably too relaxed to achieve your daily goals. It is always good to have a written to-do list of what you will do on any given day. But when you’re lounging around in your pajamas, it starts to feel like a day off. Before you know it, the day is almost over and you haven’t done any work.
Here’s a solution: Remember that your business is your job. It’s not the kind of job you fear going to or where you hate your boss. It’s the kind of job where you shower, get dressed, and get to the office on time. Now there is no need to exaggerate. No need to wear a suit and tie. Just remember that your business needs a professional to run it, and that professional is YOU!
When you’re working on your own, the temptation to spend the day in your pajamas will always be there. Make the effort to dress for the job you are doing. If you lose focus while building your home business, do the following: Take a short break, change your clothes, and dress for success.