Chantal "Taly" Russell

TalyRussell.com Nearly 70 percent of entrepreneurs in the United States  start their businesses from home , according to Small Business Trends. This eliminates the extra overhead of getting an office, paying another phone bill and traveling to and from work. If you are thinking about starting a business from the comfort of your house, here are some things to keep in mind. Establish a Work Area Create an area in your house, preferably with some privacy, where you can focus on your work. This can be a spare bedroom, den or anywhere you can eliminate distractions. Avoid setting up in your kitchen or anywhere there’s a lot of foot traffic. Set Business Hours While working at home gives you flexibility, you need to have set hours of operation. That way your clients know when to call you. You also want to designate hours when your clients are working so you can better service them. Moreover — and this is crucial — apprise your family of your business hours. Let them know you...

TalyRussell.com Burnout has been described many ways. It usually starts off like you’re just stressed and will move past it soon enough. But eventually, it feels like you hit a wall. It’s an awful feeling of constant, long-term stress, where you are just worn out and can’t seem to move past it. It happens to the best of us. Being burned out doesn’t mean you don’t love your job. Even the most passionate person can end up fatigued and stuck. The trick is to find the things you need to do to  avoid burnout at work  before it ever happens. So how do you avoid it? You take excellent care of yourself. Below you’ll find more specific tips for how to avoid burnout and take care of yourself so you can stay happy at your job. Exercise Regularly Exercise is good for both your physical and mental health. It’s a way to relieve stress and keep your mind sharp and ready to focus at work. Make time in your day to exercise for about 30 – 60 minutes. You will feel much better after...