Comments on: Does Your Business Have the Flu?

By: seo market

seo market — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:09:23 +0000

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By: WritingItRightForYou

WritingItRightForYou — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:17:46 +0000

Great comments from everyone! I tell myself that it is OK for me to take an actual siesta (afternoon nap) almost EVERY DAY!

I remind myself that I am NOT working a 9-to-5; and I have the luxury of following my own bio-rhythms. I am naturally a very early riser; I always have been. Actually works great since I have clients in so many world wide time zones.

But my energy wanes about 1:30 or 2; it has been that way all of my life. So I take a nap! Then I can get back to work, refreshed. If I’m not done for the day “at 5″, so what? I work for myself so I can start the day when I want and finish the day when I want.

I try not to feel guilty. (You can see I’m still trying to justify to myself…I’m working on it!)

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By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:54:37 +0000

What a great discussion this is!

Chris – That’s a great confidence booster that you suggest. I’ve actually done that myself.

Solomon – If you do personal chores at such times, at least your work and your personal life won’t both get bogged down, right?

Rebecca – Not working in the right niche could very well be a cause of the freelancing “flu.” Thanks for the insight.

Alex – Good advice!

By: Alex Lim

Alex Lim — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:04:47 +0000

Personally, if the business has recurrent flu, it’s better to just drop it off and make a change. You might be lacking some vitamin C, so take a rest, evaluate and create some future plans. Make up your mind and decide you what really want and be realistic enough in doing this.

It’s better to start again from a blank paper than try to iron a crumpled torn one.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:53:24 +0000

Finding your niche market is a must. I thought I could be a “generalist” but found out quickly that I will not be everything to everyone. Drilling down your niche may seem daunting at first, but you’ll be free once you do!

By: Solomon

Solomon — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:40:30 +0000

Whenever there is a lull in the work, I feel it’s always better to leave it at that and do something else like taking up the much postponed chores like checking a new house, or something or taking a vacation. It helped me a lot to overcome the lean and scary phase. And it fell in place, like every time it does, after that stretch of time. Of course, this Gyan came through much experience, though!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:20:34 +0000

Just like a few others said, taking a break helps. I’d also say rewarding yourself and going back over what you have done. Going over your accomplishments, as well as your older accomplishments, gives you a sense of… well accomplishment. You can use this as a confidence booster and possibly pull some new goals to shoot for.

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:06:58 +0000

Thanks Ollie – you bring up a valid point. People in any profession can become restless in their jobs.

Mike and Pothi – Thanks for sharing your advice and experience. You both have great points.

By: Pothi

Pothi — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:53:07 +0000

An interesting post! I did have freelancing flu at times. For me, taking a break for a few hours or a day would usually bring back my usual energy.