Yesterday, I was commiserating with a colleague about trying to stay motivated and focused on work these last few days before the holidays. The fact is, it is more like a drudging death march and less about motivation. I really don’t WANT to be working. I would much rather be finishing up my shopping, wrapping packages, having lunch with friends, and chatting with my kids. I don’t want to be trying to carve out lines, search for words, and answer e-mails…
Now, just because I do not WANT to work, it doesn’t mean that I have abandoned my business—I’m still working, just a little grudgingly. I think it is one of the realities of the home-based business that once it gets this close to the holidays, when one is sitting in her festive house trying to stay focus on work—it can be darn hard! All sorts of holiday activities pull and tug at me, not to mention my general festive disposition. I remember that when I worked the traditional jobs, there were many folks who had a hard time staying focused on work during the final days and weeks prior to the holidays. It is only natural! (Although I have also known a few rare sorts who actually work better and harder when everyone else gets distracted.)
Fortunately, since I am working at my home business, I do have some flexibility—but I also know that if I don’t do the work now, there won’t be the funds to buy the Christmas goose or pay those January bills! I have to be the grown-up, I know, but that isn’t necessarily where my mind and spirit are. I do take some consolation in the fact that I am not alone, however, and I am certain there are plenty of you others out there who would rather have a festive lunch and get in a little last-minute shopping!
Also: Flexible Holiday Hours
Why I Can’t Work Every Single Day
Getting Ready to “Close the Books”