The Home Working Myth: How to Stay Sane!

Written by Angela Wu


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__Take breaks when you need them.

You're a person, not a machine. Don't force yourself to keep going when you're burnt out. Take some time off to do something you enjoy, and FORGET about work for a while. It really helps! You'll feel more refreshed and ready to tackle your next task.

__Stick to an approximate schedule.

I say 'approximate' because one ofrepparttar benefits to working from home is flexibility! But setting a 'regular' schedule (barringrepparttar 118008 occasional deviation) helps you to stay on track and get things done.

__Keep your sense of humor - but don't be a wimp.

You're WORKING from home, so don't get swindled into caring forrepparttar 118009 neighbor's kids everyday ('as a favor') or running errands for friends or family ('because you have lots of time'). No doubt some people will think that 'working from home' is equivalent to 'munching snacks while watching daytime TV'. Learn to say a guilt-free NO!

Treat yourself right, and enjoyrepparttar 118010 benefits of being one ofrepparttar 118011 lucky people who can say, 'I work fro

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"eBiz 101: A Blue Print For Success!"

Written by A.T.Rendon


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This gives you a basic "Blue Print" to follow to either begin to establish yourself onrepparttar 118013 Internet or expand on whatever you have already accomplished.

Once you know WHY you want to contact people, then you will know WHO it is you need to communicate with and for WHAT reason.

The basic resources I have outlined above will give you a strong foundation to discover WHERE to reach that special niche of yours.

And you will need to decide WHEN.

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