【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 23-30
F: Working from home is a trend that is here to stay. Particularly suited to morns with little ones, even dads are getting in on the home working scene. There are many advantages, such as the money saved by not needing professional clothes or babysitting. Still, there are some real pitfalls, for those who are self-employed or who are working at home, the situation is more difficult than you'd imagined. Some lack enough money, some lack enough planning and some lack enough ideas. At some point or another, however, all of them lack enough motivation. One of these is that it can be hard to stay motivated. Here are some ideas that may help you keep at it and make that work-at-home business a success. How can we deal with this problem?
M: Well, If you find yourself losing interest in your business—if you lack the energy and focus you once had, don't fret. All it takes to get and stay motivated for the long haul is determination, patience and commitment. And once you're properly motivated again, you'll find you have not only more energy and more ideas, but also more: Time, Money, Opportunity, Success, Satisfaction. When you're doing what you love and love what you're doing, then motivation is a natural by-product of your work.
F: What should we do to keep Motivation? If you don't love doing what you're doing, then stop wasting your life away and find a way to make it happen. Doesn't have to be immediately, but it should be a priority. The minute you lose focus is the minute you rationalize being unhappy.
M: If you're self-employed, chances are good that you could benefit from some structure. Don't just wake up and work when you feel like it, for instance; instead, set a regular start and stop time for your workday. Having a daily agenda will help you get things done.
F: You mean we should set goals.
M: Yeah, make daily, weekly, monthly and annual checklists of things you want to accomplish; then, cross them off your list as you achieve them. Doing so will give you a sense of accomplishment that is sure to motivate you when you're feeling sluggish. Visualize your goals—literally—by putting them on paper. Collect magazine clippings, quotes and images that represent your goal and display them on a bulletin board for inspiration.
F: How can we avoid boredom?
M: Stay productive and avoid boredom by mixing up your work routine. Rather than doing eight straight hours of the same task, make sure you fill your workday with a variety of projects designed to hold your interest and stimulate your creative muscles. If you're stuck in a workday rut, take a break to exercise your brain. A little play might be all you need to find your muse again.
F: When you work from home, it's easy to get tired of your own company. How can we deal with that situation?
M: Maintain contact with the outside world by seeing your friends, volunteering or joining a local sports team—anyting that gets you out of the house long enough to recharge your batteries. I recommend: When you own your own business, there's no water cooler to gather around with co-workers.
F: Yeah. That is good advice. Everyone needs a support system of peers, to motivate you when things get rough. Join a Small Business Meetup to network and socialize with other entrepreneurs in your area is a good idea.
M: You should be professional. When you spend your days working in front of the television in your bathrobe, your coffee table serving as a makeshift desk, it's easy to lose sight of your business goals. Maintain a professional environment—complete with a proper home office and a respectable dress code—in order to remind yourself that you have a job to do.
F: Yeah, I agree. Dress up a little. We've all seen the ads about working in your pajamas, but the raw truth is that you will not feel much like working unless you put on real clothes and even real shoes. You don't have to wear a power suit or anything. Just put on something you wouldn't mind being seen in if you were running around town. And you'd be surprised how much more efficient you are when you are wearing sturdy, comfortable shoes. Last question, how about the balance between work and relaxation?
M: Work can't always be fun. When you're overwhelmed or annoyed, keep yourself going by planning rewards for yourself, such as a nice dinner or a weekend get-away. Reward yourself with regular breaks and an occasional vacation.