Surviving The Work at Home Roller Coaster

Just like riding a roller coaster, working from home is not for the faint of heart. It literally is an emotional roller coaster that will leave you wondering if you really are able to achieve any success.

Surprised?

Not everyone will tell you what I just did. Many online marketers are out to sell you on how easy, fun, stress-free, profitable and just plain amazing working from home is…along with an ebook on how to do it all.

I’m not here to lie to you – working for yourself is not easy. You are most likely going to be the toughest boss you’ve ever had.

So we’ve established that being your own boss while working from home is NOT EASY. That just means that not everyone can do it. For those of us who do it is extremely rewarding. What I want to do with this article is give you the reality of the work at home roller coaster and how to survive and come out on the other end.

Let’s discuss the twists, turns and bumps you’ll probably experience as a self-employed, work at home, internet-based entreprenuer:

One-Seater Troubles – Ever get on a roller coaster by yourself? It’s scarier, isn’t it? Well kind of like jumping onto a roller coaster without a partner, working from home can be scary and lonely. I survive this by joining mastermind groups that actually meet in person like my original group Mom Masterminds (now Solo Masterminds). I also love to get out to industry conferences such as Podcamp and WordCamp – both of which I’ve been to many times.

Money UP, Money DoWNNN – When you get on a roller coaster for the first time you never know when the ups and downs are coming. This is what it’s like when you run your own business. It’s VERY unpredictable and not everyone can handle that. Some months you might make great money, while others you might not even make enough for groceries. Be prepared that you WILL have ups and downs. Put money away when you have a good month and don’t quit your job until your business can actually support your expenses.

Stuck on the Tracks – Just about every business owner experiences burn-out at one point or another. I’m not sure if it’s possible to avoid this altogether but knowing that it’s normal may help. Prepare yourself for times when you’ll just need a break and plan ahead for getting a little stuck every now and then.

I Want Off This Coaster – You might be on your way up a great big slope and want off – NOW. Sometimes this happens in business. We second-guess ourselves and want to bail on a business just as we’re about to reach the peak. Surviving this feeling means having confidence in the business you plan to build and the goals you want to achieve.

Time to Try a New Coaster – One roller coaster gets boring after a while. Many business owners want to try new things. They get distracted by what’s known as ‘shiny object syndrome’ and they chase new ideas. This is so much easier to do online than it would be in the typical offline business setting. Surviving this means you need to understand that in order for a business to grow you need to invest time in it and not give up.

This One’s No Fun – In order to stick with a roller coaster long-term you’re going to need to really love it, right? Same goes for your business. You need to really enjoy what you’re doing in order to keep at it and do what you need to in order to succeed.

Yes, running your own business is much like riding a roller coaster but it’s almost always a fun ride.

How do you make sure the ride has as few bumps and glitches as possible? Well, it’s always important that you love what you do and you do it well. That’s why I’ve written a free report called Market From The Heart. I’d like to invite you to sign up for my email list and you’ll get the report instantly. I share some of my best tips for running a business that fits with your personality and ethics so you never feel like you’re on the wrong ride and you need to get off before you barf!

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