It’s no wonder Steve Jobs said, “I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did.” There has to be some reason why entrepreneurs are so motivated to keep going through so many long days. Give yourself permission to take a break. I take 60 minutes breaks during the day to relax. Whether it’s taking a long walk to clear my mind, watching Youtube videos, napping or enjoying leisure reading, set aside time to relax.

Working from home can lead to a serious case of overworking, without an office which restricts work hours by nature. Scheduling time to relax can help you with time management at home.

One benefit of working from home is that you can fully embrace when it is that you work well. If you’re most productive in the early hours of the morning, get up early and work during the first half of the day. If you’re someone who works best at night, then spend time relaxing in the morning before jumping into work later on. The most important thing is that you can dedicate a chunk of your day to work and then keep your work out of your relaxation time.

Schedule weekly blocks of time to unwind and recharge. You’ll come back more productive and with a clearer head.

ChiChi Anyanwu

Writing since February 2022 · 1 story contributed