Is A Home Business For You?

by Nicole Webb

It’s Monday again and you are excited to be alive and looking forward to the work week ahead! Not…

· Do you catch yourself thinking you could be fulfilled if only you could find the “right” occupation?

· Are you brimming with energy and ideas, but none of them have anything to do with your job?

· Is it all you can do to go to work most days?

· Is being creative and passionate about life/work something you wish you could do?

· Would you be more motivated to work hard for your own bottom line rather than someone else’s? · Do you have recurring thoughts that there is something meaningful that you were created to do and this isn’t it?

· Do you resent the fact that your children spend more time with sitters than with you?

If this describes you, then take some time to figure out why. I must tell you that you will probably always be miserable in the typical, structured and predictable J-O-B. Life is too short to feel stuck and unhappy because of your profession. There are too many options out there. Look around and take notice of all the people who are finding their life’s passion and a way to make a living doing it. If you already know what your purpose and passion(s) are, you are already ahead of most of us. If you love to do so many things that it is difficult to choose just one to focus on, you are most likely a renaissance soul.

By the way, if you are a renaissance soul you do not have to choose only one thing to be passionate about. It may be possible to find the common thread between them all or else focus on them one at a time. This way you can stay engaged in your passionate life’s work and still have some variety. In any case, the first order of business is to realize that living according to your purpose and passion is both possible and preferable. It has been shown that doing something you love and loving what you do is necessary for success.

More and more people are deciding to get out of the “rat race” of the 9-to-5 and go after a healthier, more fulfilling life. We are each given unique talents, skills and gifts. It is our responsibility to discover and use them. Not doing so not only hurts us, but it also deprives others from benefiting from our designed purpose and contribution to life. Once you have a clear focus on what your purpose and passions are then you can take some action in that direction. Sometimes, this calls for more clearly defined professional goals or maybe even a career change. But if you are simply tired of the 40 or 60 hour-per-week grind and the office politics, maybe it’s time to take back your life and go to work for yourself in a home business venture. I am guessing you have been thinking about the latter since you have read this far. Let me be clear that this is a big decision and not one to be taken lightly.

The neatest thing about starting a home business is that usually you can begin taking steps toward freedom without changing your current occupation. You can test out your home business and achieve a certain level of success before you take the plunge and FIRE your employer. Even if you decide a home business is not right for you, then you have still made a well thought out decision. Sometimes you will learn that a particular business is not right for you, but you stumble upon the perfect idea in the process. Ultimately, not everyone is cut out for the home business avenue. But it is better to try and fail than to never try and wonder. Following are some guidelines to help you decide if a home business might be what you are looking for.

Do you want more flexibility and control over your schedule?

Are you truly convinced that you are not in the right job/profession?

Have you ever thought about running a home business before?

Are you good at taking initiative? Are you an independent person?

Do you like to work hard on something you are passionate about?

Are you finding it difficult or impossible to stay motivated at work?

Can you commit to putting forth consistent effort for at least 6 months?

Can you clearly state your reasons for wanting a home business?

Are your reasons strong enough to sustain you through the start up phase?

Are you secure enough within yourself not to look to others for approval?

Do you like to be challenged?

The strange thing is that you will most likely work harder and longer hours (at first anyway) on a home business than you do for an employer, but it won’t seem like work. As a matter of fact, you will lose track of time and actually enjoy “working”. This is what it’s all about. When you are living according to your purpose and passions, you no longer “work”, because you would be doing whatever-it-is even if you did not get paid. You will think to yourself, “I get paid, too? Awesome!” I don’t know what phase of the home business decision you are in, but I encourage you to give it some of your time and attention. The world is waiting!

About the Author
Nicole Webb is married with two children and is an engineer by profession. Her passion is child advocacy and safety. She writes informative how-to articles about children's safety, defining your passion, getting your life goals organized. http://www.LifeDesignCo.com