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Working from Home
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As a mom working from home, your business is always there waiting for you. Your children are always there waiting for you too! How to you take time for yourself?
By nature, we women are nurturers and care-takers. If someone within a 50 mile radius has a problem, a woman will try to help them!
WAHMs are no exception. We can spend our days caught up in a whirlwind of taking care of family, housework and working our businesses. A mom working from home can easily forget to take care of herself!
Athough you are working from home and able to conduct your business wearing sweat pants and bunny slippers, that doesn’t mean you should! Remember that every time you go out in public you are surrounded by potential business clients. You should look professional and well-groomed at all times. You never know who you are going to run into!
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Even if you stay locked-up in the house all day, it is important that you feel beautiful. This will improve your efficiency and confidence as you work from home. When you look in the mirror and see a well-groomed, professional woman looking back at you, you will feel better about yourself and more competent in all areas of your life, including your business!
When you wake up in the morning, don’t just throw on your old sweats. You don’t have to wear a business suit either, but try to aim for something in the middle of the two choices. A simple shirt under a cardigan sweater and some nice jeans or slacks is the perfect work from home outfit ... not too fancy but neat, casual and comfortable.
If you simply do not have the time to wash and blow-dry your hair, put your hair in some Velcro rollers while you get breakfast ready. They will add body and style to your hair. Take a few minutes to care for your skin, apply some makeup if you like, and even add a touch of natural fragrance!
If the last time you bought yourself a new outfit has been so long the clothes you are wearing are coming back in style for the second time around, that is a clue you need to update your wardrobe! :-)
Working from home affords you some flexibility with your time. It is also important to take a few minutes each day for gentle exercise and stretching. It can be difficult to find time in the day, but with commitment you can take a 15 minute walk (maybe with the kids!) or do a few minutes of healthy stretching.
When you accomplish a goal, celebrate by getting a manicure or pedicure. Keep your hairstyle fresh by getting a trim every few months. You may be a mom working at home but you are still a woman. You deserve to feel special!
You can receive more working from home ideas and a free WAHM guide to success by taking our free Internet Business Ideas course.
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