5 Temptations That You Need to Resist

Sometimes the temptations that come with working at home can be a bigger danger than we think. A danger to our health and our very livelihood. Here are a few work at home temptations to avoid.

1. Following too many gurus:

 There is a lot of good stuff out there and our natural inclination is to want to learn as much as we can to help us make a success of our business. The problem is that too much of a good thing really is too much. Choose a few at most so that you can stay focused and to help you move in a straight line, without becoming overwhelmed and confused.

2. Reading too much email:

 This can materialize in two ways. You can either check your mail too often throughout the day, taking up far too much time and getting you off of your schedule, or signing up for too many newsletters, courses and similar things resulting in information overload.

3. Too much input:
 Are you seeing a theme here? Your main focus needs to be on output. Unfortunately it's quite common today for the focus to be on input over various forms. Courses, email, social networks, videos... the list goes on. Too much input leaves not enough time or focus for the output needed to create a presence and income stream when you work online. If you want to see results, write that down and tape it to your desk. If you can consistently increase your output, you will be on your way.

4. Neglecting your health:

 Getting so caught up in your business that you don't leave time for spirit, exercise, relaxation, sleep and healthy eating is a huge temptation. The result is low energy, fuzzy thinking, mood swings, aging and and a general feeling of lethargy. Does that sound like something that will help you succeed? If you're thinking no, you're right. Neglecting your health is a dangerous path. No business is worth your health.

5. Neglecting your family:
 It's very tempting to put off spending time with your family until you think you will have more time. You may be thinking that you just need to get over the hump and then you will make it up. When you have your own home business, there is no hump. There will always be money to be made and things to do. And you can never make up neglecting your family. No business is worth your family either.

If you have found yourself struggling with these temptations in your own home business, being aware is the first step to making improvements.

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