The Daily Exhorter

As from yesterday, here is the second part of my post about being productive in your workday as an at-home entrepreneur. You can do it!

Part 1

- Rewards

There’s no one in my home office who tells me “great job Bridget”, or “that’s a good report you wrote.” Nope, I don’t have any of that so I have to be creative in rewarding myself. It’s important to reward yourself for doing a good job and being recognized. It’s motivating in itself. When you reward yourself, it doesn’t have to be huge. It can be something small or intangible. For instance, I like to go for a workout when I’ve reached my daily writing goals. You can even reward yourself with 20 minutes of Facebook time. Or, you may want to return some of those girlfriend calls and chat it up. Do what makes YOU happy.

- Exercise

No, I would have never believed it either, but exercising does work. It does wonders to keep your mind sharp and focused on tasks. It is also a won-derful de-stresser and a distraction from sitting at a desk all day long. I try to go to the gym or go for a run for at least 45 minutes to an hour per day. After I’ve exercised, it’s like my mental state is heightened and I can think clearer and better. The best time of day that I’ve noticed is good for me is first thing in the morning BEFORE I start working. If I can’t do it then, I’ll go on my lunch break which is also a good time.

The only thing about mid-day workouts for me is that I have a difficult time focusing on my workouts because I’m thinking about the work that is waiting on my desk and the phone calls or emails that I still have to return. That’s why I like to go and get it done before I start work. But, like I mentioned in the Rewards section, it’s also a great culmination to finishing a deadline or landing a new gig. Go with the time vibe that works for you.

(Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post on the final two suggestions for staying productive. I’d love feedback from you!)

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