Is the Television Ruining Your Business?
Control is a big thing and a must for business owners, but it’s a difficult thing to have when you work from home. Last week we talked about the telephone being a distraction and while it is a big one, the television is another one that’s even more difficult to overcome.
The reason the television is such a distraction is that you can turn it on very easily. It’s hard to say you’ll only watch it for 30 minutes or an hour and then turn it off. If you’re distracted you could easily spend two or three hours watching it and not even realize it.
While you know you must stand strong to avoid this distraction it may be very hard to do. One way to make it happen is avoid turning it on from the beginning. Once it’s on it’s hard to turn it off. Another way is to turn it on when your work is done. This will give you something to look forward to, but you must stand your ground and stick to it.
If you find you really struggle with the television, you need to consider the location of your office. If you don’t have a room you can dedicate as an office, you need to consider using your bedroom, the kitchen, or another room without the television in it. If you don’t have a desk, consider a table and chair or a TV stand and a chair. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just a place to work.
If you find there is a show you really like to watch, you should consider recording it. All satellite providers and most cable providers offer records you can purchase, so recording your shows is a good way to make sure you don’t miss an episode. Your record could be watching your show when your work is done.
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