Whenever someone tells us that the secret to a productive day for freelancers is getting ready in the morning, there’s always a school of thought that disagrees. What’s interesting is that no one ever comes up and says that working in your pyjamas is productive.
As a freelance writer who has done both, I can tell you that getting ready for work is much more productive than working in PJs.
There’s no denying that working in your PJs is fun. The element of glee involved is just too good to pass up. However, an occasional day spent working in your pyjamas is a far cry from doing it every day.
The secret to having a productive work day is getting dressed.
Look at yourself right now. Forget stepping into an office. Are you dressed to step out and meet a client for an informal meeting?
While working from home gives us the freedom to be our selves, dress comfortably and work anywhere we want, it does not give us the liberty to become sloppy, unhygienic and unproductive by working in our pjs.
If you’re not getting dressed for work (which includes taking a morning shower by the way) then you are bringing your bed to work instead of your brain.
You are sabotaging your own productivity.
Routines are there for a reason. The simple act of waking up, taking a shower and pulling on clothes that had some thought go into their selection, prepares you for a work a day without the pressure of running late or looking good.
When you sit down to work, you’re already in work mode and your day is already halfway through to being productive.
Bottom Line: its fun to work in your PJs but it’s more productive to get dressed.
Are you sabotaging your own productivity?
Samar is a freelance blogger, e-book writer and the voice behind this blog. She loves her kid, her work and helping freelance writers break free from low paying content mills .
Such a simple step makes all the difference! There's something about taking a shower and fresh clothes that just puts you in the right frame of mind, and boosts your mood too! Great post.
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