- Setting up a functional workspace is critical to the success from a work from home employee. Try setting up your space so that it contains all of the necessary equipment that you need. You may decorate your workspace so that it is aesthetically appealing but try to keep distractions to a minimum.
- Establishing a working schedule is also important. Having regularly scheduled hours when you work will help you to be more efficient during these times. Be sure to schedule work time as well as break times so that you will not become overwhelmed. One of the pitfalls that some work from home employees fall into is working too many hours. In an office there is a clear signal to the end of the day as other employees start to leave the office for the day but at home employees sometimes have difficulty ending their day.
- Being able to motivate yourself is critical for the work at home employee. In an office situation, you have a supervisor and co-workers who motivate you to complete your work but when you are working at home, you only have yourself to push you to succeed.
- Maintaining a professional attitude is also important for the work from home employee. If you have frequent client interactions, be careful to answer the phone or respond to their emails in a professional way. A home office may be an informal environment that affords you the luxury of dressing casually but client interactions should always follow certain decorum. Keeping your interactions businesslike will ensure that the client does not begin to doubt the amount or quality of work that is being put into their projects.
- Considering hiring a day care provider is another tip for working from home. Those who have young children may find it difficult to attend to the needs of their children while fulfilling their job obligations. For this reason it may be worthwhile to have a day care provider care for your child during your working hours.
- Avoid volunteering for too many activities. Many people will assume that because you work at home you are free to help them run errands, pick up their children from school or be an emergency babysitter if their child has a cold. While you may want to help your friends and family members, it is important to make it clear that your work is just as important as theirs and that you have obligations to take care of each day.
Monday, August 22, 2011
A Few Tips To Working From Home
In recent years there has been an increase in home based employees and I am among the masses who now call their home their office. I am self employed but whether you work for yourself or an established employer you are likely to face obstacles similar to those that I encountered. Early on as my business was first established I made a few mistakes and fell into the common pitfalls of working from home.. I have since learned to overcome those obstacles and I would like to share my tips for working effectively from home with you.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Are You Scared? Facing Your Fears
Fears are something that can frighten you away from doing something you’ve always dreamed of doing. You can set out to achieve a goal and then something may happen and your dream can go down hill within a moment.
When this happens you have to consider some options. 1. Let the dream go away or 2. Overcome the fear and set out again to achieve your goal. I found a quote that fits perfectly with the second option.
“You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. ~Mary Manin Morrissey
When this happens you have to consider some options. 1. Let the dream go away or 2. Overcome the fear and set out again to achieve your goal. I found a quote that fits perfectly with the second option.
“You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith. ~Mary Manin Morrissey
Why let fear get the best of you. Does fear ever hurt? I’m sure if you thought about it long enough you could figure how a way that fear could hurt, but more than likely your answer will be no.
Fear is a feeling and nothing more than that, so it’s likely after you think about what you’re going through that you decide what actions you can take to overcome it so that you will be able to achieve your goals.
One way I found is to pray and trust that the fear I'm feeling is only in my head. I personally seek my courage in believing that my Saviour is able to conquer all my doubts and lead me on to a path that gives me the fortitude to believe that all that I thought I could do, I can through him. Another way I find comfort and strength is to stay to connected with family and friends who share in the same belief and this helps me to be able to talk through my fears. You’ll need to find someone you can trust and one that will be honest and willing to help you with your problem. You need to be able to trust this person and you’ll need to know that they’re there for you and to help you face your fears so you can achieve your goals.
Another way to share is with you pastor or hire a coach or counselor. They will be able to help you work through your fears and they will be able to help you set up a plan that you’ll be able to work through easily. If you find part way through you begin to struggle or the fear comes back again, get back with them to discuss your feelings and they can help you map out some exercises that can be helpful.
Fear is a feeling and nothing more than that, so it’s likely after you think about what you’re going through that you decide what actions you can take to overcome it so that you will be able to achieve your goals.
One way I found is to pray and trust that the fear I'm feeling is only in my head. I personally seek my courage in believing that my Saviour is able to conquer all my doubts and lead me on to a path that gives me the fortitude to believe that all that I thought I could do, I can through him. Another way I find comfort and strength is to stay to connected with family and friends who share in the same belief and this helps me to be able to talk through my fears. You’ll need to find someone you can trust and one that will be honest and willing to help you with your problem. You need to be able to trust this person and you’ll need to know that they’re there for you and to help you face your fears so you can achieve your goals.
Another way to share is with you pastor or hire a coach or counselor. They will be able to help you work through your fears and they will be able to help you set up a plan that you’ll be able to work through easily. If you find part way through you begin to struggle or the fear comes back again, get back with them to discuss your feelings and they can help you map out some exercises that can be helpful.
Always and the best way to face your fears is to acknowledge the fear and everything about it. Think about what causes the fear to raise its weary head and then do your best to overcome it. Maybe you need to get some training so you have more knowledge and know how, or maybe you need to decide your goal is more important than the fear. No matter what you need to do, face your fear and make it happen.
Take a moment to hear some encouraging passages from this video. May it give you strength and encouragement to believe that all things are possible through Christ!...Blessings!
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
"Hiring Yourself"!
I'm sure in this uncertain economy many of us have been coming up with ways to try and make our ends meet. With so many being laid off from their jobs and really may feel that their skills are limited, well don't you worry about a thing. You can take your passion and turn it to "profit"!
Here are a few idea's if you're trying to decide to help jog some spunk into your funk! So don't think that you can't make a way out of know way. Remember as long as there's a "will, there is always a "way"...Blessings!
Insurance Agent/Insurance Broker
If you are great at sales and building connections, and want to earn a great living with long term residual income, then the insurance sales business is for you! Insurance agents and brokers build income by pairing people and companies that need insurance coverage with the right insurance company and product. You can sell life insurance, long term care insurance, annuities, car and truck insurance, property insurance, theft and casualty insurance, business insurance, flood insurance, rental insurance, airplane insurance, and many more products with only a small amount of training needed. Also, if you are not a licensed agent and would like to work from home helping save consumers with a medical and dental savings plan to help cut cost in their medical expenses. A company that offers a "great" option for that is "Ameriplan, USA". They allow their workers to "work from home" and build a business with an investment as little as $20. There are a lot of agents earning today six figure incomes and above with Ameriplan, USA. Average salary $50,000 to $1,000,000 per year.
Internet Blogger
Do you have intense curiosity, political passion, or enjoy testing out different products and services? Then the Internet is your oyster! Pick a topic you love and know lots about, get a Blogger account, and get started writing relevant, high quality, engaging content. Monetize your blog or give paid endorsements for candidates or products you truly believe in, and let your voice be your ticket to financial growth! $0-250,000 per year
Baker
Every house has an oven, right? What comes out of it is down to your baking genius! If you have the ultimate pie, cookies, tart, or cake recipe, you can start a business right in your kitchen. Your best bet is to specialize in high end treats like wedding cakes or gourmet chocolate creations and sell through friends and local retailers. Keep it small and profitable until you're ready to move into a real bakery! The money varies from $5 berry tarts to $1,000 wedding cakes
Event Planner or Wedding Planner
Are you super-organized? A master of timing and effects? Have a sense of theater and style? Love working with people? All reasons to want to be an event or wedding planner! Plan and organize any event, from corporate getaway's , granfathers' birthdays, and first communions or bar mitzvahs, to huge weddings or even concerts! Pick the industry and event you love and specialize, then take a cut of every vendor you bring in! $250-$5000 per event no up-front investment.
Freelance Writer or Journalist
Are you super-literate and inquisitive? Do you read the constitution, rabidly follow celebrity news, or pore over industry journals in your spare time? Do you like to dig into an issue and find out what's REALLY going on, then share your knowledge with everybody you know? You could be Clark Kent or Lois Lane! Independent journalism has exploded. All you need to do is find good stories and syndicate them for money. More experienced writers can even get prepaid "advances" by major publications to subsidize the research and discovery time. Plus you get a cool "go anywhere anytime" press pass! $0-45,000 per year and deduct all travel and research costs
Pet Grooming
Do you love to transform scraggly pets into walking things of beauty? Are animals happy and comfortable in your presence? Pet grooming helps build income. Do you love to transform scraggly pets into walking things of beauty? Are animals happy and comfortable in your presence? Pet grooming may be your ticket to extra dollars! All you need is a table, small space, scissors, trimmers and some edible treats! Doggie haircut $35 and kitty-clip $20
Tutor Kids in Math
Do you have a mind for mathematics? Do you play number games for enjoyment? Would you like to see a child develope his math skills and excel in school? Tutoring kids in math might just be your ticket to extra income! All you need is your knowledge, an ad or two around town, and some easy to use teaching tools, and you're on the track! $20-50 per hour
So if any of these trigger your imagination and hearts desire, I say "hey go for it"! You'll never know what you can do unless you step outside your box and decide to take your gift and use it so others can see just how "great" you really are.
Here are a few idea's if you're trying to decide to help jog some spunk into your funk! So don't think that you can't make a way out of know way. Remember as long as there's a "will, there is always a "way"...Blessings!
Insurance Agent/Insurance Broker
If you are great at sales and building connections, and want to earn a great living with long term residual income, then the insurance sales business is for you! Insurance agents and brokers build income by pairing people and companies that need insurance coverage with the right insurance company and product. You can sell life insurance, long term care insurance, annuities, car and truck insurance, property insurance, theft and casualty insurance, business insurance, flood insurance, rental insurance, airplane insurance, and many more products with only a small amount of training needed. Also, if you are not a licensed agent and would like to work from home helping save consumers with a medical and dental savings plan to help cut cost in their medical expenses. A company that offers a "great" option for that is "Ameriplan, USA". They allow their workers to "work from home" and build a business with an investment as little as $20. There are a lot of agents earning today six figure incomes and above with Ameriplan, USA. Average salary $50,000 to $1,000,000 per year.
Internet Blogger
Do you have intense curiosity, political passion, or enjoy testing out different products and services? Then the Internet is your oyster! Pick a topic you love and know lots about, get a Blogger account, and get started writing relevant, high quality, engaging content. Monetize your blog or give paid endorsements for candidates or products you truly believe in, and let your voice be your ticket to financial growth! $0-250,000 per year
Baker
Every house has an oven, right? What comes out of it is down to your baking genius! If you have the ultimate pie, cookies, tart, or cake recipe, you can start a business right in your kitchen. Your best bet is to specialize in high end treats like wedding cakes or gourmet chocolate creations and sell through friends and local retailers. Keep it small and profitable until you're ready to move into a real bakery! The money varies from $5 berry tarts to $1,000 wedding cakes
Event Planner or Wedding Planner
Are you super-organized? A master of timing and effects? Have a sense of theater and style? Love working with people? All reasons to want to be an event or wedding planner! Plan and organize any event, from corporate getaway's , granfathers' birthdays, and first communions or bar mitzvahs, to huge weddings or even concerts! Pick the industry and event you love and specialize, then take a cut of every vendor you bring in! $250-$5000 per event no up-front investment.
Freelance Writer or Journalist
Are you super-literate and inquisitive? Do you read the constitution, rabidly follow celebrity news, or pore over industry journals in your spare time? Do you like to dig into an issue and find out what's REALLY going on, then share your knowledge with everybody you know? You could be Clark Kent or Lois Lane! Independent journalism has exploded. All you need to do is find good stories and syndicate them for money. More experienced writers can even get prepaid "advances" by major publications to subsidize the research and discovery time. Plus you get a cool "go anywhere anytime" press pass! $0-45,000 per year and deduct all travel and research costs
Pet Grooming
Do you love to transform scraggly pets into walking things of beauty? Are animals happy and comfortable in your presence? Pet grooming helps build income. Do you love to transform scraggly pets into walking things of beauty? Are animals happy and comfortable in your presence? Pet grooming may be your ticket to extra dollars! All you need is a table, small space, scissors, trimmers and some edible treats! Doggie haircut $35 and kitty-clip $20
Tutor Kids in Math
Do you have a mind for mathematics? Do you play number games for enjoyment? Would you like to see a child develope his math skills and excel in school? Tutoring kids in math might just be your ticket to extra income! All you need is your knowledge, an ad or two around town, and some easy to use teaching tools, and you're on the track! $20-50 per hour
So if any of these trigger your imagination and hearts desire, I say "hey go for it"! You'll never know what you can do unless you step outside your box and decide to take your gift and use it so others can see just how "great" you really are.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
When Life Feels Heavy ( Don't Quit)
Sometimes a lot of words don't have to be said. Sometimes a picture or a video can express the emotions of the human spirit. Today I decided to share this video, because I felt even though it's been shared before, today may be a good day for someone to see it and find solitude in their time of heaviness. So take a moment "exhale" and keep your head up. It ain't over til it's over, so don't "quit"!
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