If you have an internet business and you live



alone the problems just get compounded. There

will be days at a time when you do not meet

another living soul. So how do you beat the

business blues?

Here are some tips:

Join a fitness club and pop out every time your

energy levels start sagging. You do not need to

use the gym every time? sometimes you can go

straight to the wet area.

Get into the habit of having lunch somewhere nice

that is not too expensive. At least you will be

see some (live) people and be fresh when you get

back to the office. Meet a friend for lunch now

and again. Chatting about something else apart

from will help to break up the day.

Keep some plants in the office and have some fish

in an aquarium. Alternatively keep a cat or dog

as a pet. They make great companions and a dog

will even accompany you when you go for a walk!

Make a collection of your favourite music and

have a decent stereo in the office. You can

listen to some soothing music when you are

feeling low or something more upbeat if you are

feeling motivated.

Try and take regular breaks. The great thing

about working from home is that you can pop into

the kitchen and rustle up a snack or if the

weather is nice do a spot of gardening! In the

military they did a test on soldiers who marched

for hours without a rest.

They analysed soldiers who had a five minute

break each hour. Guess what? the soldiers who had

a short break every hour actually ended up

marching further than the soldiers who did not

stop at all!

Join at least one networking organisation. There

are many different types. Some meat early in the

mornings, others at lunch and some meet after

work. Some meet weekly whilst others meet every

month. Join the one that fits in with your

lifestyle and get into the habit of attending it

regularly.

You can now even network online with like minded

people. There are many types of business networks

on the internet. One advantage of being a member

is that most people are more than willing to help

if you have any questions that need answering.

Finally ensure that you have a dedicated office

at home. Spend some money and buy new desks and

chairs. Ensure that the lighting is soft so that

you do not get tired so quickly.

Bear in mind that if you work from home you will

probably spend a lot of time in your home and it

is essential that you enjoy working there.

Do you have any tips on how to beat the business

blues for people working from home?