Focus on Yourself to Build a Better Business
As a busy entrepreneur, you likely don’t have the time to focus on much more than your business and your family. But it’s time to put yourself at the top of your priority list. Why? Because you are the one that makes things happen, and if you run out of energy, things might not get done. Today, Trinity Skys shares a quick post detailing how to take better care of yourself and why it’s important when you are your own boss.
Why Is Self-Care Important?
Self-care means intentionally taking action to improve our own health and outlook. Unfortunately, many of us don’t know how to do just that. But, your self-care efforts will improve your physical, social, mental, spiritual, and emotional states, and improvements in any of these areas can help you be a better person, parent, and entrepreneur.
Self-Care at Work
Let’s start where you spend the most time: at work. There are a few ways to practice self-care while you manage your day-to-day duties. One of these is to take the stress off of yourself by having a business structure that reduces your financial liability if something goes wrong or you get sued. To start an LLC, draft a business plan and then look for a formation service online that has all of your state-specific information in one spot. You don’t have to have an attorney, and your business structure will not only remove liability from yourself but it will also give you some management flexibility as you grow.
Something else you can do is look for ways to save time. For this, you might implement a more streamlined way to communicate with your remote workers or freelancers. Establishing a shared workspace and encouraging feedback are important components of successful remote work relationships. Check in frequently and use a collaborative communication platform.
You can also save time and reduce stress by making sure your documents are digitized, which in turn makes it far easier to stay organized. You can use this tool to convert to PDF online then save your important documents on your devices so that you never have to worry about not having access to them. This also makes it easier to keep your files updated.
Self-Care at Home
Relieving stress and giving yourself extra time each day at work is one thing, but you also have a life to live outside of your professional endeavors. There are many different ways you can take care of yourself at home, including starting a yoga practice. Yoga does wonders for the mind and body, and it’s adaptable for people of all abilities.
Sound healing helps you better get on your own wavelength by using sounds in a therapeutic way. Sound has been used since ancient Greece to help people balance their emotional well-being, according to HealthLine contributor Carissa Stephens, RN.
Also, since the products we buy can have a big impact on how we feel, it’s a good idea to check out objective reviews before purchasing. That way, you can be sure that the products you’re bringing into your home are safe for you and your family.
Self-Care All the Time
Other ways to engage in self-care, whether you are at home or at work, include:
- Eat a balanced diet. Your entire body needs calories to thrive, and each muscle and organ burns between six and 110 calories per hour. Give them the right fuel, and you’ll be mentally and physically well.
- Stay active. Move for at least an hour every day to keep your body limber and your muscles and joints from feeling stiff when you move. If you live in a neighborhood with sidewalks, take a morning or evening walk each day for physical and mental benefits.
- Learn to say no. Saying no is one of the best ways to reclaim your personal time. There’s nothing wrong with telling friends and family you’re unavailable when they want your time.
All of the tips above, from digitizing your documents to checking product reviews, can help you be a better version of yourself at work and at home. Remember, as an entrepreneur, it is up to you to be your very best. People are counting on you, and you owe it to yourself and those that need you to make sure you’re not pouring from an empty cup.
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Author: Susan Peterson