It's hard working from home sometimes isn't it!

Here are a few tips for you which have helped me!

1. Have a designated space to work which is separate from where you relax

2. Stick to strict times for working, and clock off when you say you will (this is a hard one!)

3. Get dressed! I know that sounds odd, but if you're trying to feel empowered and motivated, that becomes harder if you're still in your PJs!

4. Have regular breaks and a lunchtime!

5. Have a plan of what you need to achieve that day and stick to it

6. Answer emails and return phone calls at a specified time. If you reply to them and action them as they come in, you'll get distracted from the job at hand

7. Background noise can help some people to focus - me included - but putting on something you actually want to pay attention to is a sure fire way to distract yourself

8. Make sure you have everything set up ready where you need it the night before, so you can start work when you say you will

9. Try to spend at least an hour a day working ON your business rather than in your business

10. If there's a job that needs doing that you're dreading, then do that one first. The rest of the day will be a breeze!