What is the key to self-motivation?
I am about to become a homeworker again. Last time, I was hopeless – daytime telly was the main culprit – and would end up working all evening. How can I motivate myself? Make a mental and physical division between work and play, or “non-work”, if your life doesn’t involve much play. Hours of work (say nine to six), place of work (a separate office if possible; at the very least a clear table) and work activities need to be defined. Include tea and toilet breaks, but unless you work in television, say no to Trisha. It is a good idea to have a symbolic way to start your working day. In your previous life, this may have been when you stepped off the train or got into the lift. As a homeworker, you need a way to get into the right frame of mind. I walk around the block; on a cold day, there are a few tricks you can use – buy milk by the pint, stamps individually and cigarettes by the 10. After my walk, I come in and go straight into my office, and thus beginneth the working day. I leave t
