Pumps or Bunny Slippers? Home Office Attire Matters More Than You Think!

One of the many benefits of home-based entrepreneurship is the ability to dress as if it's casual Friday every day of the week. As business owners, we thrive on that kind of freedom.

It is easy, though, to slip into a zone of comfort. To the extreme, this is known as "frumpy and dumpy." You might think it doesn't matter what you wear to the office. IT DOES MATTER and may even effect how well you function.

There's no doubt what we wear impacts how we feel. And how we feel translates to everything else.

Purposeful intent has a huge impact on how prepared we are to meet the demands of each day. The term "getting ready" says it all. It is the process by which we mentally prep. Our actions say to the universe, "I'm ready. Bring it on!"

What is your morning routine before sitting down at your computer to start the day? Do you intentionally prepare for the day or roll out of bed, stagger to your home office and start reviewing emails and returning telephone calls? Is it Noon - or even 5 PM - before you realize you didn't actually "start" your day?

When you do dress, do you:

• put on comfortable, yet clean clothes in good condition (no holes or stains)?
• mix/match colors that particularly inspire you?
• choose clothing that fits properly... neither too big or too small?
• choose consciously based on what feels right for that day?
• make selections from a range of quality clothing, so no matter what you choose, you feel great?

Another aspect of being ready for the day is hygiene. This may sound elementary, but being clean and feeling refreshed do much to let your body know it's time to end nighttime and begin the day. Let me ask:

• Do you bath or shower every day?
• Do you brush your teeth?
• Do you put on make-up and do your hair?
• Do you spritz a little perfume on your wrists?
• Do you do whatever else helps you transition from private time to work time?

You put on your best to achieve the best results. How you prepare, what you wear, how you take care of your basic hygiene all preps you for the success of each day.

I don't necessarily advocate clicking around your office in pumps unless it makes you feel like a mighty powerhouse of productivity. If it does, definitely put them on and click to your heart's content!

Or wear your bunny slippers.

Perfume? No perfume? Make-up? No make-up?

Your specific choices don't matter. (However, I do encourage you to brush your teeth!)

What does matter is how you feel when you make those choices. If you feel less than the very best version of yourself, this vibe translates to every telephone call, meeting, plan, project and email. It's a subtle influence, but it definitely makes an impact in the life of your business and the maximum productivity of every day.

If you still think it doesn't matter, try a new dressing and hygiene regimen for just one week. You'll feel different and act different as a result. Who knows? Feeling and acting different may even translate to increased income! You'll have to let me know.