Boredom while doing a Work-at-Home Job

@teltel (184)
October 2, 2018 1:49pm CST
Say, I was very excited when I got got hired as an online English Tutor for Japanese Students. I got evaluated during my first week and my counselor informed me that I already have 53 loyal students already and it's an achievement. But after about 2-3 weeks, I started getting tired and bored of this daily routine. I teach every 7:00 in the morning and then at 5:00 up to 7:00 in the evening. Is it because, my workplace is in my bedroom, so whenever I felt like staying in bed, I would really stay and lately, I will just cancel my lessons. This is no longer healthy, not just for me but also for my family whom I'm supporting financially, but what can I do. Any tips to encourage productivity in a certain area? I cannot move my workplace outside the bedroom because it's the only place in our house which can be quiet, an essential requirement while teaching to avoid distractions. Feng shui tips are also welcome. Thanks in advance!
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@rakski (120698)
• Philippines
2 Oct 18
Maybe you should make a makeshift office in your bedroom. It will be really hard to teach in your bed.
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@teltel (184)
3 Oct 18
I love this idea, I'll need to plan and try to execute this. Thank you raksi!
@Spontaneo (14700)
• United States
8 Oct 18
Re-decorate your room!
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@dodo19 (47315)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
2 Oct 18
Maybe find another spot for your office. Maybe that might help you.
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@flapiz (23133)
• United Kingdom
9 Oct 18
Maybe do some fitness before lessons and in between lessons? Sitting down all the time does make us feel lethargic and bored.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
3 Oct 18
Congratulations! it is difficult to be hired. but question is do you like what you are doing?
@teltel (184)
3 Oct 18
Thank you Mavic! Hmm.. I like it because it's an easy work, all the lesson materials are already available. But as you asked, I'm starting to question myself again, I feel it's a bit monotonous so maybe I'm liking it less these past few days.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
4 Oct 18
@teltel well because if you are OK with it, you won't find it boring. you know like in a normal teaching set up everyday is exciting, students have different antics that make a teacher crazy. You will laugh, get angry, confused, puzzled. something like that.
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@teltel (184)
9 Oct 18
@Mavic123456 I think you are right, I started getting lazy when I once had this student who doesn't seem to be interested in studying at all, I was just thinking, why would she pay for an online lesson if she's not interested, then I thought maybe that time, she's just having a bad day. Now I'm back in track and had started teaching again straight for 1 week. Really, thank you so much! What you said was really part of the motivation I had! ^__^
@Loyd12 (154)
• Zamboanga City, Philippines
30 Oct 18
I think you should unwind also. Go to a party and then have a fun sometimes. :)