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Let's face it: most of us are afraid of trying something new for fear of failing. We don't want to look silly or incompetent in front of our colleagues, friends, spouses, or children, so we make excuses.
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One of the many things I discovered is that I sometimes have a tendency to bend in situations where I shouldn’t. Not actually bend-over backwards, but enough that I end up not feeling good about the situation. I’ve actually strengthened this boundary quite a bit in recent years, but as always, I’ve been tested on that a few times lately, so I wanted to share some of the ways I’ve strengthened this boundary within the way I run my business so you can do the same.
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If you're like me, you're almost always on the go. Whether you're juggling projects at work, balancing your personal and professional lives, or being there for the people you love, your available time may constantly be stretched to the limits. When was the last time you really took some time just for yourself?
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These days all you have to do is open your email to read someone's opinion of what you MUST do to succeed in these economically challenging and chaotic times. Many of these letters are really well-written and will convince you that this expert has all the answers to your problems. But then someone else has another answer and insists that is the correct one. Who are you to believe?
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When is the last time that you took some time out for yourself? I don't mean the kind of time where you pretend you're taking it but your mind is still heavily focused on work, the stress over what your clients will be thinking or saying in your absence and the overwhelm you are already feeling at the sort of work overload you'll return to. I mean pure, enjoyable time to yourself. Here are a few things that you can do to infuse some balance into your life.
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What do you need to let go of? Whatever it is that you need to let go of, the first step is to recognize the need to move on. We sometimes get so stuck in pursuing that we don’t stop to ask ourselves if we really should be pursuing. Ask yourself...
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Most of us think that time management can help us control our hectic lives, but it can do more than that. Stress, as we now know, can kill, and lack of financial planning can mean an impoverished life later on. Although we rarely think of these three topics – time, finances, and stress – as interlinked, they are. In fact, when you take control of your time, you will be able to eliminate much of the stress in your life and enjoy more affluence as well
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One of the definitions of drain is to exhaust physically or emotionally. Does this sound like what you are feeling? Do you lack the energy, drive, or ambition that you would like to have in one or more areas of your life? If so, it's time to recognize where your drains are so they can be properly exorcised.
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What does your heart tell you when it speaks to you? What about your "gut?" Do you actually listen to it? Thoughts, feelings, health clues, etc. are ignored daily; often to the detriment of the person being oblivious, or simply unsure of which course to take. It's time to tune out the extraneous interference and concentrate on the inner melody.
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It's easy to become overwhelmed by overcomiting yourself. When you think through your agreements BEFORE you make them, it becomes much easier to stay on target, follow through and achieve success.
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What does creating space for the new mean? And how can it help you and your business?
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Achieving balance in our lives is accomplished by saying no when we need to and learning to set priorities. And we cannot achieve balance without understanding what our particular needs are. Balance is different for everyone. It means that you have identified your priorities and have not overextended yourself. Balance means you are aware of the dangers of burnout. Balance means that when asked the question, "Are you happy?" you can answer yes. The following are 4 core values I use to live a balanced life and achieve my dreams easier.
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Are we talking about drugs? Well not the traditional form, but a type of drug--the inability to make the best of a situation and accept something that is not perfect but is completely acceptable.
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Right now, the mood of the world is focused more on giving and abundance than ever before. No matter what your personal situation is, there's much to feel gratitude for.
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We all have unique needs that are important to us and that need to be met.
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What does extreme self-care mean and how do we accomplish it?
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Are you in balance? Find out with the wheel of balance and learn how to change it.
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What does the expression "unlimited potential” mean to you? What image does it bring to mind? Is it of someone holding a globe over their head, or of someone relaxed and at ease?
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Are you too busy? Are you always in a hurry, juggling work and family tasks like balls in the air? Are you ready to snap?
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Here it is, a morning ritual to get your creative juices flowing ...Creative Bagel Time!
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Three "mantras" to assist Solo Entrepreneurs to get back in balance when feeling stressed, overwhelmed or just plain tired!
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Are you moving toward what you want...or away from it? Here are ten ideas that can help you move toward what you really want.
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Check out some questions to discover your ability to be a solopreneur and determine where you currently are at in your life/business balance health.
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Learn how snorkling can help your business!
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It's so important to be sure that you are bringing your distinctive fingerprint – your unique value proposition into the brand you are creating out in the world in a way that is authentic and right for you. So, how do you present yourself in the marketplace?
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Believe it or not, stress is something you create yourself based on the way you think. Like anything else it’s a choice made on an unconscious level. I know there may be people who will say, “I just get stressed, I can’t choose to not feel stressed.” Yes, you can.
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Being masterful in business is what gives you the competitive edge in today's business environment. Knowing that you must continually be looking for ways to change and expand your product and give exceptional service to potential clients will make you a master of business.
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At any given time in our life, we can feel like a zombie. A zombie is someone who is just going through the motions - uninspired and unmotivated. When we change our attitude or approach to life, everything changes. So what can we do to create a different outcome for ourselves?
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Do you want less stress and more joy in your life? Here are tips that can help you achieve those results. The sooner you apply them, the sooner the quality of your life will improve.
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Learn 3 terrific ways to 'chunk down' the load so you can get it done -with less stress!
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Navigating transitions in later life can be confusing, overwhelming and frightening. Read this article to learn more about the process of transition, turning confused into calm, muddle into momentum and scared into success
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Strange but true: When trying to make life changes, most people violate the most fundamental law in all of psychology. Learn more.
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As a Solo Entrepreneur, you are the CEO of your own business and you will be confronted with many problems. In fact, business owners go into business to solve problems that are presented in the market place. Your ability for you to think accurately and solve the problems you are confronted with will determine your business success and your business failure. So how do you solve a problem if you don't know what the problem actually is? Learn more.
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Heroes surround all of us. All of us have walked a hero's journey. What's yours?
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As the busy holiday season approaches, our to-do list increases and our healthy habits often decrease. This year, make a commitment to stay on track so when the New Year comes, you will not be starting from square one. Here are 10 simple tips that you can add to any day and still get all your extra demands met. These will allow you to stay focused on your health and may lessen the stress associated with the busiest time of the year.
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"My boss is a bitch, complained a solo business owner. I easily understood. I'm my own boss too, and, although I'm my own master (mistress), I'm also my own slave. If you own your own business, you, too, may be very tough on yourself, driven by your own hopes, aspirations, and fears.
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If you are or intend to become a business owner, you will need to steer a course between extremes in order to have a business and have a life. This is Part 1 of 3 Emotional Intelligence In Action articles.
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Learn some tricks from solo entrepreneur, Amy Ewart, to make your small home-based business work with children.
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As a solo entrepreneur what can you do if thoughts keep you up at night.
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Marnie has been a Solo-Entrepreneur for over 15 years. She is self-taught, she is raising six wonderful children, and she takes time to enjoy life (either reading, writing, or walking in her fields). She takes time for family regularly through up-building spiritual study, and movie nights, her numerous websites which she designed and updates herself . She is a novelist having written and published nearly 10 books and collections of business and inspirational articles, and get this=manages to have "date nights" with her husband every Friday night! So, if you are like me and beg the question - how does she do that? Read on!
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Describes the 3 paradigms (i.e., mind models) required for success in self-employment.
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My time is my own. If I don't feel like doing something, I don't do it. I stay home when I want to, work when I want to, play when I want to. Learn how you can schedule your life the way YOU want to.
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Learn the Twelve Qualities of Happiness based on the book by the same title.
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By spending a minimum of ten minutes a day alone you can reduce your stress hormones and improve your immune functions. Using the refrain I'm just too busy to have ten minutes of quiet all to myself is really slowing us down, making us less productive.
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RSI or repetitive stress injury is now beginning to enter the mainstream as a legitimate workplace health concern. It has been around for years but with the increased number of people who use their computer all day long it's serious health effects are getting more attention.
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Your thoughts create your reality. Some may say that this is ridiculous, but I have found this to be very true, both with negative and positive results.
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Staying healthy is about being balanced and conscious from the inside out. Making choices every day that attract what is important to you instead of getting caught up on the merry-go-round of life and just trying to hang on.
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"I can't seem to get motivated or focused. I feel stuck, I feel tired, distracted - like I should be doing more and I just don't feel like doing very much." Sound familiar? Learn the difference between procrastination and when it's time to re-energize YOU!
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Habits are essential to our very existence; however, sometimes behaviors form into habits that are no longer necessary. With awareness and a strong reason or motivation to change the habit we can initiate and sustain change and rid ourselves of habits that no longer serve a purpose.
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Most solo entrepreneurs in today�s 7/24 business world are masters at executing or powering through endless meetings and projects. The question is, when was the last time you consciously recovered from a particularly intense business activity? Learn how to use and renew your personal energy and how to make the most out of each and every day, so that your business is more successful than your wildest dreams.
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Solo Entrepreneurs have unique needs as they build their small businesses. Here are three key ways that Solo-E's motivate themselves to success: by maintaining a focused marketing approach, finding the support they need in alliances that fuel their creativity and personal vision, and honing in on their assets to create personal expertise.
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How do you keep your engine running at full power when you're a solo entrepreneur? Take frequent breaks! Read about how to recharge your mental batteries!
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If you lament the shortage of time spent doing the very thing that drew you to your solo business, or you continually get to the end of the day with a sense of under-achievement, it may be time to stop tolerating and start liberating. Your business or, perhaps more importantly, your creative soul deserve better treatment.
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A framework is a way of thinking, a point-of-view, a perspective on something. Here are the 15 frameworks of the successfully self-employed professional. You'll find some of these to be radical and foreign. Don't let that stop you! Try them on; see what you learn from them.
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SUCCESSFUL Solo-Entrepreneurs approach life and business from a perspective that is new, fresh, and rather unorthodox. The differences are subtle, yet significant. These distinctions are more than just fads or interesting tips; they are direct, measurable SHIFTS in how you will approach your business, your personal life, your relationships, etc. - for the rest of your life! They are direct from the experience of hundreds of successful solo-entrepreneurs!
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