February and March are prime Cabin Fever months. Its about more than wanting a little fresh air and sunlight – it can end up being a serious problem.
The long winter takes a toll on moms who spend most of their time at home with kids. Add to that the stress and pressure of trying to earn an income from the home computer and you find some moms feeling such an intense desire for change that they make bad decisions about their business.
- They want to do something new so they take on a new project – but an old project ends up getting ignored.
- They want to work with someone new so they take on a new partner – but an old partner gets the short end of the stick.
- They decide to drop a project mid-way to completion just because they’re feeling restless.
I have been coaching myself to cope with cabin fever by not acting on my urge to create change just for the sake of change where my business is concerned. Rather, I look for other ways to indulge my desire for fresh and new things.
I rearrange my furniture, clean out a closet, buy a new blouse and get my hair done 
I leave the big business decisions for a season where I’m less likely to make impulsive choices.
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Leslie Truex is the pajama-clad work-at-home mom dedicated to helping other moms live and work comfortably. She's the author of The Work-At-Home Success Bible and owner of 
Laurie Ayers is a WAHM from Michigan and a Star Director with 
Is that like don’t make any decisions when you’re:
H – Hungry
A – Angry
L – Lonely
T – Tired
So now add Cabin Fever too? I’ll never have to make a decision now!
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I was going nuts last week and (per advice from my mastermind peeps) rearranged my desk and declutters — totally got me out of my funk!
Course, I live in San Jose, CA and it’s 72 degrees here, so not too hard to get outside
@ElizabethPW
This is great advice. I am so guilty of letting cabin fever affect my work. I am one that loves and welcomes change, but that can sometimes hurt me. You described me perfectly when you said “They want to do something new so they take on a new project – but an old project ends up getting ignored.” I think instead of taking on new projects, I will take a look at the ones I am already involved in and see how I can make them better. Oh, I also have a few closets that could use some cleaning!