But I have found it takes guts to be a self-employed person. You’re the whole ball of wax. Boss, employee, sales team, marketing director, accountant, receptionist,and secretary. This can be a reason why some have a difficult time getting in the right frame of mind.

Your list of tricks is right on target. I once read about a successful author who made a point of getting dressed for work every day and walk to her office down the hall each morning.