However, of the many hundreds of thousands of people who look at on-line home business start-ups just a fraction, less that 5% actually take any action and move forward towards their dream.
The other 95% have many reasons why they never commit and move towards a new and exciting lifestyle. But one of the major factors involved is that of change. Or to be more precise the fear of change.
Let’s face it for many leaving behind what they have known for years and that they feel comfortable doing is a very difficult thing to do. Even when those same people are very un-happy with their present state of work and lifestyle balance.
The change challenge can be daunting to some, but for others it can be a liberating experience and when people start embracing change they become excited about each and every day.
Here are 5 hot tips for anyone looking to work at home but have yet to get past the change challenge and the fear associated with it.
1: Ask yourself “What would you do if you were not afraid”? It may be that you have been a truck driver for the last 15 years and now your fed up with the traffic, long hours and stress. So what is it that’s stopping you from making the change from truck to home working?
2: Make a list of your fears and another of your hopes. When you compare the lists you should be able to see where you can overcome these fears and change how you look at things for the better.
3: Ask yourself “What makes me happy”? Think about the thing that makes you happy the most in your work and home life. It maybe money, freedom to spend more time with your family or just the freedom to be your own boss and do your own thing. But whatever it is that makes you happy you have to start moving towards that goal. If you don’t then it will be forever a dream.
4: If it’s your dream to work at home then let your imagination help you. Imagine that you are already there, what it feels like to be working in comfort at home and being successful. Imagine what it’s like to be able to just take the family out whenever it suits you and not be controlled by time or a restraining workplace. Make sure you put in all the little details and then start working towards that picture you hold in your mind.
5: Keep moving forward. Whatever it is you want just do one thing every day that will move you towards that goal. If you run into a brick wall or you can see no way forward, change direction and try something different to see if you can get on the move again.
Making the change to work at home can seem to be a big step to take but for those of us who get out of the rat race we find it exciting and rewarding. Most of all we have taken the change challenge and continue to do so every day of our lives.
This article was written from the inspiration gained reading and embracing the book Who Moved My Cheese by Dr Spencer Johnson.
Steve is an on-line marketer who believes in the power of the coaching culture. He has had a successful career off-line as a trainer,coach and mentor in corporate business and now applies these practices to his on-line business.
He also like to have a lot of fun whilst doing so.
Visit Steve at http://www.whoissteveupton.com to discover how you can find the way to on-line business success.
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