Dealing With Stress in Our Overworked Lives
As small business owners, we often take on more than we can handle. Wearing all the hats running our businesses, as well as the other commitments we have (i.e. volunteer work, family, etc.), can sometimes leave us feeling overworked, frustrated, and stressed out. Being under so much stress is not good for anyone and it can definitely have an effect on our businesses. So we need to alleviate some of our stress and find solutions for the reasons that we are so overworked.
- Take a step back from everything and decide which tasks are ?needs' and which tasks are ?wants'.
Which tasks are more important than others? We consider everything that we do in our lives, especially when running our businesses, as important. However, which tasks can you postpone long enough without producing a negative effect on ourselves and our success. Which tasks can wait?
- Learn that you cannot say ?yes' to everything. For most people and for most businesses, saying no to anyone can be like pulling teeth. It can be very painful and have a lasting effect.
But again, you need to think of yourself, your success, and your well-being. Decide which tasks you have been asked to do that can be better accomplished by someone else or that will have a negative effect on yourself and make a point to politely decline to assist.
- Prioritize your life. In step #1 above, we learned to decide between ?important' and ?can wait' tasks. But, even the important tasks can add up.
So, you need to break down that list of important tasks even farther and prioritize them. In business, ensure that those tasks that will enhance your business and your reputation with your clients are the first tasks on your list.
- Focus on the task at hand and not so much the long-term outcome of the task. All to often, as small business owners, our heads are working in overdrive as we imagine the possibilities that can occur because of certain tasks that we do. Now, that doesn't mean we shouldn't imagine the outcome of accomplishing tasks and any rewards or ramifications that may result from it, but just don't obsess or over-dream about it and make it your sole purpose in thriving.
- Remember to pat yourself on the back when you have accomplished a task, especially the important ones. Take a break away from it and refresh yourself before beginning your next task. I've always found going and looking out the window at the wonders of nature while I wait for the kettle to boil for my hot chocolate can have a brightening and rejuvenating effect on my day.
- And last, but not least, ask for help. No matter how much we think we can take on the world we are not all ?super human' and to ask for assistance with something is a part of being ?normal human'.
When running your business, generating revenue and increasing your customer base is your most important ?needs' so why not get some help with the non-core tasks (i.e. correspondence, maintaining your website, designing your newsletter, etc.) in order to keep up. There are many, many qualified professionals out there that specialize in helping others stay on the right track and grow their businesses.
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Here are 7 classic kid birthday party game ideas that are always successful. And you can easily make all of them fit your party theme.Incredible Musical StatuesThey'll have lots of fun with this one and they'll even be still for a short time.Have all your party guests move to the center of the room. Start playing some music related to your theme. Have your guests start moving in silly positions and dancing around. Then stop the music and have all your guests freeze like statues.
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Hilarious Lines From Online Dating Profiles
If you have put any effort at all into online dating, I'm sure that you've read plenty about how to write online profiles, and how NOT to write them.
Knowing the basics about that is a good thing, of course, and I've written my fair share on the subject.
The truth is that there is a wealth of information our there and help is readily available when it comes to creating terrific, effective online profiles.
Yet, you can somehow always count on finding plenty of particularly entertaining material like what follows when browsing profile narratives.
All of these are lifted from actual profiles.
Enjoy!
"I'm a walking, talking dichotomy. I hope you're the same."
After all, opposites attract, right?
"I need a man who can full feel my fantasies."
I distinctly remember an email I wrote to this one entitled, "Feeling Full".
I don't remember a response.
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All-In Enterprises and MediaCorp Worldwide Announce the Release of Howard Lederer the "Professor of Poker" Secrets of No Limit Hold?em Video Series.
Overland Park, KS (ContentDesk) June 21, 2004 -- Harry Houdini, world famous magician and illusionist died without ever revealing the secrets to his success. The world will forever wonder at his tricks and illusions. Howard Lederer, world-class poker player, does not plan to leave a similar legacy. Having won numerous world poker titles, Howard is recognized as the expert at playing No Limit Hold'em. However, unlike Houdini, Howard does not win million dollar games through tricks and illusions....
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