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So if you want clients to pay on time, every time…

Don’t wait for them to read your mind.

Make it crystal clear, up front, just like when you had to ask Mom and Dad for your allowance.

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What to Say When Your Invoice Doesn’t Get Paid On Time:

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Problem is…

Your client will take their cues from you.

So it’s up to YOU to make it clear how and when you’d like to be paid.

Otherwise, you’re communicating that it’s not a priority.

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So the next time you have a work day at home…

Try getting dressed in something other than your comfy pajamas. Your productivity (and your clients) will thank you.

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Why This One Work-From-Home Perk is Holding You Back:

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But when you put on actual work clothes, even if they're just jeans and a t-shirt, you're telling your brain it's time to get down to business.

Plus, getting dressed in something other than pajamas can help you feel more confident and professional when on calls.

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Create a structured work schedule and stick to it.

That means getting up, starting, and finishing work around the same time each day.

Establishing boundaries like this will not only help you be more productive…

But you’ll sleep better too.

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The Dark Side of a Short Commute 🧵

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Blurred lines are an occupational hazard when working from home.

Sure, the morning commutes may be a breeze…

But when the office is always just a few steps away, it can be tough to turn off your work brain.

That’s why one of the best ways to stay sane is…

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Bottom line is:

Many people have an easier time understanding (and respecting) your boundaries when you use the right language to set them.

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Wish I Was Free, But…

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It can simply mean you’re unavailable.

Whether that’s because you’re doing deep work on a project or going deep into the next season of Schitt’s Creek.

And “meetings” don’t always have to be work-related — they can also be calls to catch up with family or friends.

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One Simple Trick to Overcome Impostor Syndrome:

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That doesn’t have to mean business formal attire, but it should mean a clean and wrinkle-free outfit.

Studies have shown that what you wear can and does affect how you feel…

So leverage the science of fashion to show up the way you want to inside your business.