Mindset & Emotion
4. Eat, Sleep to Be Merry
You’d have to be living under a rock to not
know how important proper eating and sleep
is to overall health and success. Quality of
food and sleep will affect your health, mood,
energy, productivity, and creativity. Want to be
successful? Eat cleaner, whole foods and less
processed food and sugar. Reduce screen time
(TV, phone, ereader) thirty minutes before bed
to fall asleep and stay asleep, and get seven to
eight hours of sleep a night.
Humans are social creatures, even introverts.
That doesn’t mean you have to go large
events or parties. You can get the benefits
of interacting with others by having lunch or
coffee with a friend, or attending local events
such as through your Chamber of Commerce.
5. Practice Self-Care
Humans
are social
creatures
Working at home is awesome, but for some,
it can be more stressful, especially if you’re a
freelancer or business owner without a regular
salary. To reduce stress as well as maintain
motivation and creativity, take time each day
to nurture yourself. Exercise is one way to take
care of yourself. Other ideas include indulging
in a hobby, spending time with friends or
family, taking a bath, and even taking a nap.
Don’t underestimate the power of fun and
play either. Doing something fun that you love
can go a long way to boosting morale, energy,
creativity, and productivity.
6. Get Out of the House
Taking a daily walk is a great way to get out of
the house and breathe in the fresh air. But
also consider a day away. Spending too much
time in your home office can lead to boredom,
low energy, and burnout.
Take time
each day
to nurture
yourself
Many work-at-home options offer some level
of portability. Take advantage of that by going
to work at your library, local java joint, or even
the park.
7. Be Social
Working at home can lead to feelings of
isolation. On the other hand, being with others
can not only improve your mood, but also you
can get feedback, ideas, commiserate (if they
work at home too), or simply have fun.
Leslie Truex has been helping people work from home since 1998 through
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her website WorkAtHomeSuccess.com. She is an author and speaker on
topics related to telecommuting, home business, blogging, writing, and
publishing, and has been featured as a work from home expert in Redbook,
Working Mother Magazine, CNN.com and more.
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