Staying at home and holding down the fort is a new scene for most men.
Many of us are used to full time employment and minimal household responsibilities (boy, is that changing).
In fact, a whole group of men are staying at home for one reason or another.
For some it may be temporary or others it may make sense to stay at home.
Either way, staying at home has a list of its responsibilities and the easiest way to get 'em done is by an easy routine.
Since this is new ground for some, I figured I would give three great ideas to the newbies for stay-at-home success.
1.
Make your schedule the night before (just like at work).
Making your schedule the night before ensures that you have a decided schedule for the next day and places you in a position to win.
Tiger Woods never focuses on winning, but rather putting himself in the "position to win".
Without a schedule, you are running the risk of slipping into late mornings, unproductive days, and late nights staring into the tube by yourself.
You do have responsibilities even though your at home and boy do they add up.
So do yourself a favor: MAKE A SCHEDULE AND STICK TO IT!!! That was easy.
2.
Do whatever you hate to do the most, first.
It could be dishes, laundry, ironing, or cleaning toilets.
Get it over with first.
This will work in every aspect of life.
It makes the rest of your day a cinch.
Just get it done.
3.
Give yourself a break.
Don't take this one too far, but you do need to schedule a time to slow down for a minute and take a break.
Even full-time employment grants breaks and lunches.
It's okay to take a break! I recommend getting out of the house for a run or a walk.
One of the greatest opportunities about staying home is that you can get back into shape with all the extra time you have.
Getting outside gives you much needed Vitamin D and improves your outlook.
Commit today to take these three easy steps and see your stay-at-home position improve.
Make the most of the time you have at home.
For many of you, it will only be awhile before your back at work again or on to different experiences.
Finish those projects you have been thinking about and never had the time to work on.
Its your day, Make it count!