by Bob Matthews

Have you ever though about leaving your 9-to-5 job to work from the comforts of your own home? It can be a rewarding switch, but what would you be leaving behind?

Think of it: The long hours. Your overbearing boss. And the coworker who drives you batty.

And then there is always the pay. It serves as a constant negative reminder in your life. “No, I can’t afford it now–no to the electric razor I want, no to the swimming pool the kids want, and no to our anniversary trip to Tahiti. No, no, no!”

And there’s no telling what will happen to your job someday. Then why do you procrastinate checking into other opportunities?

“Well, it pays the bills.”

So basically it’s safe. Why? Because it’s familiar, but that’s no promise that it will be there for you tomorrow. Nothing in life is secure. Change will occur, and it may not be according to your desire.

“But what if I fail?” You ask. “What if I loose everything I have? I can’t accept failure–I can’t.”

So you don’t.

But what happens when you DO loose your job? Where will you turn? You’ll have no other source of income, and that is risky.

What you should do for a minute is to step outside your emotions. Look at your situation objectively–as if you were analyzing your best friend’s situation and advising him.

You’d probably start telling yourself things like, “How do you know if there’s something better out there if you don’t look?” “There’s no guarantee that your job will be there tomorrow.” Or “Your cousin Kathryn started a home business 3 months ago. Why don’t you ask her about it?” You would encourage investigation rather than dismiss it.

Remember that not all of the voices in your head are good, but neither are all of them bad. It’s learning to tell the difference. Separating yourself from your feelings will help you do that.

Give yourself permission to go ahead and take the plunge. Look into some home-based business opportunities and compare the pros and cons. And guess what? You may just find what you’re looking for.

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