While the main incentives for working from home can be very diverse, most people who decide to start a home based business cite the ability to have more free time as the main reason. However, owning a home business can be a dangerous trap for those who seemingly prioritize being able to customize their own schedules.
Recently, there has been a rapid increase in the number of people doing work from home. For example, in the United States, according to the Small Business Administration, 52% of all entrepreneurs who own a small business run it from home.
Some representatives of such employment are faced with the problem of workaholism, which has developed in them precisely because their “office” is always open to clients.
Don’t let your activities enslave you … From time to time, be sure to leave your home office to distract yourself and recuperate.
It is advisable to close the door of the room that you set aside for your office, or in some other way “pull” yourself out of the space that is working for you, and go to the territory of your home, your personal life. If your job involves answering phone calls and you find it difficult to ignore them, just mute your phone and turn down the volume on your answering machine. If you surf the Internet, unplug your computer (or at least move away from your monitor and keyboard) during your rest.
As a home-based entrepreneur, you don’t have to respond to customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just because the “office” is at home. In any case, a study or workplace is just a part of the territory of your home. And not at all home!
The benefits of having a job and family life under the same roof are enormous, but at the same time there is the possibility that it can lead to serious difficulties (in addition to the already mentioned workaholic syndrome) and be a source of stress.
Here are some ways to create a less stressful home business environment:
Always keep in mind the reason why you decided to work at home (for example, to spend more time with your family, plan your own time, etc.), do not forget about your goal;
Try to discuss your work schedule with family members, find out how much time they would like to spend with you;
Choose suitable ways to use your time wisely (for example, you can make a list of tasks for yourself, taking into account priorities, or use easily accessible and inexpensive diaries);
ALWAYS set aside some time for activities for your own pleasure: they will help to relax and unload the brain, freeing it from thoughts of work.
Despite the lack of negative factors inherent in a typical office environment, a home business owner may at times experience the stress and dissatisfaction that is unique to working from home.
And finally, it should be noted that sometimes it is useful to communicate with other people working from home, since they too may experience similar difficulties. Discussing stressful situations and the reasons for disappointment in their work with people who find themselves in the same situation will help get rid of the stressful state and provide an opportunity to get good advice from the outside.
Do not forget that life is much more varied and broader than just work. Life is full of amazing things that can only be noticed if you have a place for them in your head!
