MY TOP 4 REASONS TO WORK FOR YOURSELF

ARE YOU CONTEMPLATING WORKING YOUR WAY UP VS. WORKING FOR YOURSELF?

Those of you who have a degree might be contemplating this especially. After all, what did you go through all those college years for? Why invest all that money, time, and effort if you could just go own your own business without that little piece of paper?

It all comes down to this very simple explanation: your happiness.

I've seen many people with doctorate degrees do a complete 180 in their career by wanting to work for themselves and taking this on instead. Why? They were simply not happy working on call and the long hours.

I can relate, I have a bachelor's degree and was so certain I was going to use it to work my way up the corporate ladder. And I can. But I know I wouldn't like the lack of freedom in my life.

Here's a list of what I call the top 4 reasons to work for yourself from home. For me, being my own boss completely outweighs the alternative. I had to figure that out for myself, just as you have to figure that out for you.

I'm not one to beat around the bush, so here they are, straight out..

4. Plan your day that's most productive to you

If you like to get things done a certain way and be in control of your own schedule, this works like magic. How great it is to fit in when you want to work, and where you want to take that lap top (off to the beach, anyone?). Sleep in until when you want, get the errands done that you need to, etc.
For me, I like to have to time for the gym. It's important to me. With my own schedule I know I will have time and energy for it, unlike working the 9-5 and then if I feel up for it I'll go. I also love to cook, but rarely ever got the chance to have time and enjoy it when I was working a 40-50 hour work week (It's Mac 'n cheese again, honey).
Not only is it great just making time for your favorite things, but your work is more productive. When you work in a typical workplace environment, there are many distractions that go on all around you. People going in and out, gossiping.. I never had patience for that. When you make time to work, you mentally prepare yourself for it and focus.

3. No more commuting!

I haven't met one person who likes to commute to work. Whether it's just a twenty minute round trip route or two hours, wouldn't you think of many other things you could do with that time? Right now, with gas prices climbing, people are cutting way back on their driving. People are staying closer to home, and only making longer trips to places if they need to. Working at home surely makes your gas bill drop when you no longer have to drive to work 5 days a week. Avoid that rush hour!

2. Your own work space is.. all yours

I like to kick back with my legs up, turn up the radio, and sip my green tea while I work. It makes me happy and comfortable, which in turn makes me more productive. If my dog needs to potty outside, I can take her out. It's my place, my office, and my decision to what what I want, when I want. I'm sure some of you can't imagine what that would be like, simple because you're not used to being in that position your whole life. Let me tell you, it is a wonderful adjustment.

1. You make more money

This is the big one. No more kissing butt for a couple extra cents on your raise. No more proving yourself to anyone else. If you don't work, you don't get paid. If you work a lot with consistant effort, you make a whole bunch. And there are not many corporations that pay you residual income for life out there. This does (http://Conquer.ExecutiveHomebody.com) . It's a no brainer.

Those reasons were enough for me to decide that I wanted to take action and change my life around. It's not for everyone, and it's not easy. It is however, incredibly simple. The end.