Start your work-at-home week off with a bang!

We are all different and work according to different cycles but, for the sake of this particular argument, let's say we all begin our work week on Monday. On Monday morning we have a clean slate in front of us for the week. All things are possible, but how often have you made it to Friday afternoon, looked around and wondered what you accomplished during the week? It is a discouraging feeling that can be avoided.


How?

• First, note the work-related projects you would really like to get done during the week (write that article, revamp a web page, meet with several clients).  Write them down and keep your list out where you can see it!

• Keep the first day of your work week as completely open for work as possible (no classes, housework, errands, lunches with friends, or medical appointments). Be strict with yourself. It's only one day.

• On this first day of the week, start early, stay focused, work late. Make this one day all about work, all day long. Resist all your time wasters (you know what they are). By getting this running head start on your work week, you're 80% on the way to successful week already! And the hardest part is behind you.

You'll still be working for the rest of the week but you won't be playing catch up, so you'll be more flexible in handling the interruptions (or new opportunities!) that come up unexpectedly. And if your kick-start gets you 80% of the way, then you're highly likely to complete your project(s) before your week ends. Won't it be great to kick back on a Friday evening, with your beverage of choice, knowing that you've completed a productive and fulfilling week?


Let's all try it once and see how it goes.