Working from home on a home business requires that we learn how to motivate ourselves and organize our time and make decisions about when, how long, and on what we will be working. While some people take to this with ease, most of the people I have met take a little while to get the hang of things when they start their home businesses. It takes some time to figure out how to organize one’s day in a logical and productive way.
I confess that while I pride myself on being fairly organized, not every work day is the same for me. One of the “perks” of having a home business for me means that I get to adjust my work day based on how I am feeling, my mood, and what other things are tugging at me from other areas of my life. Some days I am the most efficient and energized person in the world and other days I am forcing myself to just get the basics done. Having a logical approach to how I do business, however, makes it possible for me to be productive and not waste too much time—even when my whole heart is not in my work.
What makes sense in your business in terms of logical organization? For me, I take into account deadlines, my own work style, how long different projects will take me, and whether or not I will need additional information. I try to do all my actual writing at once, so if I need to gather additional information, I can do that another time. I also try to get all the stuff I “have to” get done finished up first thing in the morning. That way if I get pulled away or distracted after a few hours, I will have that stuff done.
Let logic be your guide as you decide how to organize your work day. It will help you to stay on task and make the most of the time you spend working.