Working from home was an expected lifestyle for many before it grew into a trend and most recently, a nationally recommended and socially appealing vibe. The success of this depends a lot on the ability to self-motivate and follow-through to getting things done and done well.

Let’s take a look at these two words:

1. Home

2. Work

On one hand, we have a set of repeat career tasks to take care of, and on the other, is the home to consistently tend to. They need to be taken care of again and again. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming; it can actually be enjoyable but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy and it isn’t for everybody. Some people seem to need somebody else constantly dishing out instructions, outlining tasks and timelines and peeping or breathing over their shoulders to stay proactive or at least looking that way while they check social media umpteen times a day for reasons they’re not quite sure of. If that’s you – not judging but that’s a clue that something more fulfilling might be there for you to tap into (you might already know this.)

Instead of a taking an hour lunch break when someone tells you to be hungry in a one-size-fits-all work space, you have the choice to make a meal at any point during the day and shift to another work area at home inside or outside.

This isn’t a pitch; I enjoy working in a healthy, productive group setting too, but since the questions keep rolling in about the freelancer workflow, and working-from-home is being encourages and pushed in more countries since this shift the world is going through, I’m sharing some tips and encouragement if you’re not sure how to start dancing to this new rhythm. Having your own business will ask a lot of you, time, energy, innovation, vigilance and ultimately confidence in the Most High’s provision. Interesting enough, working for a company is really putting a lot of trust in whoever runs that company to keep their promise and that business afloat to pay you like clockwork every week or month.

Did you read this post or this one? Here are some bright benefits to working from home.

Loving what we do and giving thanks where we are with the time we have makes a huge difference in having a healthy work-at-home mindset and attitude. Like any other work-in-progress we might have off-days when we roll our eyes, pelt up hands, have the urge to go off-grid, put the phone pun silent or feel the need to refresh our work-from-home experience…life is like that sometimes. That’s okay once it doesn’t become a pattern. Those thoughts can come when our business might need a shift for the better or it might be time to rest for refreshment.

If you’re at your day job while reading this post, I’m sure you’re not the first or last employee to be spending a little time online during business hours, for something other than work. Hopefully this helps to soften your day and give some food for thought especially if working at home is something you’re called to do.

To the observer, working from home doesn’t look glamorous; probably because most of the time it’s not. That said, I’ve met a few wealthy creative entrepreneurs who have fancy properties in multiple countries, state-of-the-art supplies and top rides. They also tend to wear a lot of slippers and T-shirts and share a lot of time with their family and friends.

The words, “I work from home” don’t usually get the “ooohs” and “ahhhs,” but that’s not why anyone chooses to start a home-based business or work for a company remotely. We’re not here to impress others and it’s you who has to live that life not anybody else looking in.

Some dream of it while others stumble upon it, make a decision to do it, or are pushed towards it. Then there are those who can’t fathom how anybody gets work done at home.

You’ll find out a lot about yourself when you work at home. One of the things you might discover is that not only things related to earning money are also work.

Tendencies and habits will be revealed each day. Easily distracted? Need to get better organized or could do with some recipes to start making your own meals? Know your best time and ideal setting for productivity? It’s a learning curve that can blossom into a life journey or a season that comes with lessons and a kind of freedom not found in a 9-5.

Whether you’re working from home as a entrepreneur or an employee, find the tempo, structure and communication flow that work best for you, and help you work well for and with others. Don’t let a business boss you around especially if it’s one you chose and set a rhythm for.

Related posts: “Tips To Working Well From Home” & “Bright Benefits To Working From Home“

Gentle question for reflection or the comment section: Does your life need to look exciting to others in order for you to be thankful for it?

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