Oops! I Did it Again! (That ol' Home Business Stress) by Donna Schwartz Mills

The anxiety I experience over money woes is more than offset

by how empowered I feel because I'm doing something I enjoy.

I write, I publish, I design, I network, I learn new things

every day... and I get paid for it! (Well, most of the

time. And if the money is slow coming in, there are always

things I can do to try to drum up a little bit more.)

The fact that the success or failure of my home business

rests entirely on my shoulders adds to my stress-level. But

at the same time, it's exhilarating -- and is what drives

me and other home-based entrepreneurs to take on too many

projects.

My three days in bed were actually a delight. I didn't even

turn on my computer and did little else but watch old movies

on television. It's a shame it took a little sore throat and

fever to force me to slow down -- and now that I'm back on

the job, I'm determined not to let it happen again!

Here are some tips to help you (and me!) get off the

frustrating cycle of work-binge and rest-purge:

1. Set regular work hours... and stick to them!

2. When work-time is over, turn off the computer. Don't

check email!

3. Get some exercise - it not only helps rid your body of

the symptoms of stress, but it clears your head and gives

you the energy to work more efficiently.

4. Get out of the house! Take a walk, go to the mall,

indulge in a designer latte.

5. Pamper yourself - Get a haircut, a massage, a manicure or

buy yourself a little something special. Do this at least

once a week and enjoy.

6. Make a playdate with your kids.

7. Make a playdate with your partner. (No, not your work

partner! Unless that really appeals to you...)

8. Read a book for FUN... or see a movie. Whatever you like,

as long as it does not relate to your business.

9. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones.

10. Consider the time you have and use it wisely. Just say

no to extracurricular activities that do nothing to

advance your family's well-being or that of your

business.

Will I be following my own advice? Yes - but not all at

the same time. Two or three of these a week can make a lot

of difference.

Now, if you'll excuse me -- I'm off to Starbucks for that

latte.

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Donna Schwartz Mills writes about the specific needs of
work at home parents at her website, The ParentPreneur Club
"For Parents Who Want Choices, Not Office Politics." The
latest news, tips, and tools you need to help grow your home
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