If you own a business, you know how it feels to think that there just
aren't enough hours in the day. You want to do it all – sometimes at the sake
of your sanity. If you want to have a business and a life outside that business, you have to de-stress and take
some time for yourself every now and then. Take it from Alexander Bouri, a man who owns a global
country and still finds time for his hobbies, like gardening and playing chess.
The more balanced your life feels, the more productive and successful your
business will be, so when you're feeling stressed, try one of these tips.
Get Out
of the Office for Lunch
If you spend long hours at the store or in the office, you're going to
grow weary of it really quickly. Instead of taking your lunch break in the
breakroom, go get some lunch at a nearby restaurant or simply eat outside. You
need to change your environment in order to truly feel like you're taking a
break, and it's an easy way to de-stress.
Make
Time for Vacations
Your business may be your livelihood, but it's not your entire life.
Don't give up on vacations with your family or friends just because you feel
like you need to be there 24/7. As long as you have a partner or manager you
trust, the business will be fine without you for a week or two.
Take Up
Meditation or Yoga
Meditation and yoga both require clearing your mind to focus on your body
in the present moment. A lot of people find it hard to stop the racing thoughts
about what needs to be done, but meditation and yoga are actually practices in
clearing your mind. You'll feel much better after taking a break from your
buzzing thoughts and ringing phone.
Make
Personal and Business To-Do Lists
Always make checklists so that you can prioritize to avoid stress, but be
sure to keep your "business" and "personal" checklist
separate. Figure out what are the biggest priorities on each so that one does
not take precedence over the other. For example, don't skip your child's
championship game just to make the schedule at work.
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