How to Revitalize your Business Even in a Sluggish Economy:
Have you lost that "lovin" feeling for your work and maybe
even your personal life too? Your passion, your ambition,
your zest for your business has taken a nose dive? You look
at your desk and it's piled high with stacks of files, your
emails are multiplying like bunnies in springtime and
you're just plain tired, even though you've been fueling up
with Starbucks Venti Lattes to get you in gear.
When you turn on the radio, or watch the news or skim the
news in paper or on your computer, you are bombarded with
reports of the downturn in the economy. Whew! Put all this
together and no wonder your energy has left the building!
What you may need is a dose of revitalization. Here's the
kick in the pants you are looking for:
Top 3 Ways to Re-Energize Your Work, Your Bank Account and
your Personal Life
1. Take Time OFF - It's so easy for us to let our work
consume our lives. 24-7 we are living, breathing and
thinking about our businesses! Time Out! Even though it
seems counter-intuitive, it's critical that you take time
off so that you can clear your mind and re-energize your
body, mind and spirit. As soon as I detect "burnout" in
myself or my personal coaching clients, I immediately whip
out my prescription pad, Take Time Off! You may fear that
taking time off will compromise your business. The bigger
truth may be that your business and your bank account will
suffer if you don't! Be smart and be strategic about taking
a break. Don't think that you can take off an entire week
this month? That's ok. Take a 1, 2 or 3 day mini-break and
do what moves your spirit. The only hard-fast rule? Do
absolutely NO work related activities during your break.
2. Have an "Opposite Day" - Remember this from grade
school? Try this tomorrow. Mix up your day and change up
your routines. For example; return calls late in the day,
if you normally make your calls in the am, drive a
different route to an appointment, pay attention to what
you see, have your next client meeting at a brand new
restaurant, or take a walk in the woods and bring your
brown bag lunch. Shaking up the routine of life will give
you more energy AND improve your mood which in turn will
give you a new perspective. All very positive things!
3. Try a New Strategy - Review your business plan and your
strategies. Is there something on your list that you aren't
doing that you'd actually like to do more of? Maybe you've
got an idea for some brand new way to offer your service.
Notice your energy. What gets your creative juices flowing?
I've had clients try their hand at offering tele-seminars,
writing an e-book, and giving their first workshop, all
with great success because the project was fueled by their
passion. Passion can be quite profitable!
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