Self Care on the Fly:
Your stress is high, your energy is low. Sound familiar? This is the common experience of most small business owners I know. Owning a business can be like running a marathon. You know you’re in it for the long haul, there’s not much time to catch your breath, yet you push on, and on, and on.
You can easily see how this scenario can lead quickly to an out of balance life and stress your business as well. This month I’m going to offer you 7 simple – on the fly remedies for creating breathing room in any stressful life. Even the busiest business owner can find five minutes in her day for a little self nurturing. I challenge you to try.
Here are 2 ideas to get you started:
Dust off your journal and write. One of the best ways I know to quiet the mind and access your deeper thoughts is to write. Even for only five minutes. Let yourself write in an uncensored way. Let your thoughts flow without concern for grammar or impressing a reader. Be curious about what your inner self wants to tell you.
Call someone. A five minute conversation with a friend or trusted advisor can inject you with some well needed perspective. It’s harder when you feel stressed AND alone. Ask for some venting time if that’s what you need. Or, talk about something completely off topic from what’s on your mind. Laugh together. Make sure you seek out someone you feel safe sharing with.
~Helaine~
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