managing difficult people
Nearly everyone has it at some point — business burn out. Particularly in this tough economy. Small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open and it can take its toll.
If you are suffering from biz burn out and stress, here are a few tips to help you stay healthy, productive, and profitable:
1. Start your day right. Start your day doing something you enjoy. Eat a good breakfast. Take a walk. Enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee and read the newspaper. Whatever it is you enjoy, take time for yourself in the morning. If you start your day off like a crazy person, it will impact how you feel and act the rest of the day. So begin with a peaceful mindset.
2. Get a good night’s rest. Stress causes sleepless nights and when you don’t get enough sleep fatigue sets in. When you are tired, you lose your focus. It can impair your judgment and may cause you to make rash decisions.
3. Take breaks during your day. If you are like me, once your day starts, you are buried in your work and you rarely look up. Take a break? I hardly ever eat lunch, much less go out to lunch. But getting away from your work environment gives you a chance to clear your head and relax. By taking periodic breaks, and allowing yourself to decompress, you’ll come back fresher and be able to accomplish more.
4. Stay organized. Stress can lead to a lack of focus which creates a lack of organization which results in more stress. It is a vicious circle. You can help yourself manage your stress by disciplining yourself to stay organized.
5. Find outside enjoyment. Don’t allow your business to consume you. Carve time out of your schedule to participate in the activities you enjoy. Spend time with your friends and family. Join a dance club or a bowling league. Whatever is fun for you — do it. Don’t go home exhausted, grab a fast food meal and spend the rest of the evening on the coach with your laptop or smart phone nearby. Have some fun.