Friday 29 September 2017
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Monday 25 September 2017
Business Anxiety - How To Relax Anxiety Caused By Trying To Start A Business
When you are looking to become your own boss and create income for yourself, it can be a little scary. When you are an entrepreneur, you do not have the guaranteed income that an employed person has. In most cases, an entrepreneur's income is based on how much product and service that they are able to sell. In my opinion, anxiety can cause a lot of problems when trying to start a business. Anxiety can cause you to worry about certain things too much and can cause you to doubt your chances of succeeding in the business world.
Here are some things you can do to release anxiety, so you can start a business:
Deep Breathing:
You can release anxiety by learning how to breathe. You have to breathe from your abdomen. By breathing deeply and calmly from your abdomen, you trigger the vagus nerve which will cause a relaxation response in your body.
Meditation:
Proper meditation allows your brain to go into deeper frequencies and relaxation. Meditation is an effective way to learn what is discomforting you the most. If you connect with your higher self, while observing what is causing your anxiety, you can diminish it. For meditation to be effective, you must be in an area that is silent.
Self-massage:
Giving yourself a massage can be a quick and easy way to release some tension and pent-up anxiety. The places you should give yourself a massage are neck, foot, shoulder, and hip. Sometimes anxiety can cause physical tension, so try your best to release it.
Have some tea:
Tea can help calm jitters. However, do not drink too much. Have one cup of tea in the morning to get your day started and that should help lower the stress that is in your body.
Yoga:
Yoga is a great way to release the tension that is in your body. If you are having trouble finding a class near you, you can try an online program.
Create positive visualizations:
Identical to affirmations, a positive visualization can help you feel more optimistic. Instead of thinking about what will go wrong once you start a business, think about all the positive outcomes. Sometimes it is better to live in the realm of possibility than reality.
Stop drinking caffeine:
Caffeine stimulates adrenal glands in your body. When your adrenal glands are stimulated, you can cause your body to go into stress. If you need some energy, drink a glass of warm water with lemon.
Once you clear your anxiety, you can get a step-by-step study guide on how to create systematic income for yourself every month by visiting Unleash Your Potential
Sunday 24 September 2017
The Ups and Downs of Starting Your Own Business
By Sue Ellam
I feel that every business has a life of its own, and we need to get out of the way and let it manifest.
I know that when I first had the idea for my own business I was extremely naïve as to what it would entail to get it up and running. I thought it was just a case of getting the business registered, bank account opened, website built and off we go! Maybe this works for some people, but I can tell you that it didn't work that way for me at all - and thank heaven it didn't.
I just wasn't prepared at that early stage in the game, and it could have turned into an overwhelming experience if my plans had materialised back then. I have a favourite saying - 'You can't put a cake in the oven and expect it to be baked in 10 minutes'. I found this to be very true, and consequently have spent valuable time in preparation while I waited for my particular cake to finish baking.
Working with other people
It is really important to have the right people with the right skill sets, and more importantly mind-set, working with you - because they might be friends and family just isn't enough. Your business relationships have to be built on collaboration and not competition. It is crucial that every person is absolutely clear as to their function within the business and nothing is left to imagination, assumptions or individual interpretation. I recommend that you get together and discuss job descriptions and areas of responsibility, and that these be put into writing at the very beginning, so that they can be referred to at a later date if necessary. It is often the lack of these that create the problems and cause any rifts.
If you are the originator of the business idea, you need to think seriously about whether you are prepared to make sacrifices in order to incorporate other people's ideas in the start-up phase, or whether your vision is so strong that you need to start it up yourself, and invite others to join you after the business has formed. There is a real emotional attachment to the birthing of a business - are you prepared for someone to possibly criticise your new born, tell you it's not perfect and suggest changes? If that idea fills you with horror, you are probably better off not having a business partner who has an equal say, but get your support from knowledgeable consultants and employees instead, so that the decision remains yours.
If you are considering going into business to help promote someone else's idea, then you need to ask yourself if this is the right move for you. You might feel like you are living in their shadow while the business is being planned during the start-up phase. Are you prepared to be patient until the business launches, and the areas of responsibility become more equal, when you will come into your own? If you know that you wouldn't be comfortable with a potentially backseat role in the early stages, you might consider it best to work with them in a consultancy role, or not at all.
There are obviously many different scenarios around starting your own business and I have touched on just a few.
Go with the flow
This doesn't mean sitting back and doing nothing. Do the necessary work but don't get too fixated on the end result - leave some room for maneuver and things could work out even better than you imagined. When we try to control things too much it puts added stress into the equation, and if things don't work out the way we had planned it becomes a major incident, rather than just a bend in the road, which it would have been if we had had a more flexible approach. If you have a solid business idea, and are delivering something that is ethical and serves people, then your business will survive the bumps and bruises that happen along the way.
Deadlines don't always work
Only set deadlines when you have confidence that you can meet them. Don't base them on someone else's promises, unless that person has proved to be extremely reliable. This is a lesson I learned the hard way. It is extremely embarrassing and puts you in an unprofessional light to have to keep back tracking because you have been let down by a third party. It's not only other people that affect deadlines - there are many other things that factor into the equation. I am sure the weather conditions in many parts of the world have had a big impact on deadlines.
There is also the internal process of deadlines to consider - the added stress and pressure we put ourselves under when we know people are waiting for something that we have promised to deliver. Set personal deadlines by all means, in order to keep focussed and on track, but avoid announcing them to the world unless you are pretty confident that you can meet them.
Be prepared
What is true today might not be true tomorrow. Things change, people change and time moves on! Most importantly you change, and your vision for your business might change too. Don't be afraid to start over if that's what feels right, if you stop feeling the passion for your business in its current form. If your heart isn't engaged it is unlikely to succeed, as you will start to resent the time you need to spend on it. It will eventually become nothing but a chore, and you will transmit that energy to your potential customers.
Learn everything you need to learn about how to run and market your business, and make sure that you share relevant information with the other members of your team. You want everything to run smoothly when you take time off - you might have started the business, but at the end of the day, nobody is indispensable.
The advantage of delays
In businesses that are built on the fear principle, delays could easily make you yesterday's news, but in the world of ethical businesses that serve and value their customers, it's an entirely different scenario. There is a network of support which makes the sun shine on many a rainy day. I have heard such phrases as 'Divine Timing' and 'Go with the flow' uttered frequently. This gives you confidence that all is not lost. You just need to keep on keeping on and you will get there in the end.
A favourite saying in my family is 'Act in haste, repent at leisure'. Delays give you time to think, unless you choose to run around like a headless chicken of course! Use the time you have been given and consider it a gift which allows you to reconsider your choices, and maybe make a few improvements. I'm a great believer in everything happening for a reason and there are no mistakes. Every experience is useful as long as we learn from it.
In conclusion
I think that running a business is a bit like having a child. If you control them too much you will break their spirit. Let your business breathe and find its own way, with just a light touch on the reins so that it is heading in more or less the right direction. Open yourself up to the surprises and miracles that can happen when you let go and let outside forces play a role.
Also, as with a child, once your business is launched into the world it becomes more than just yours. There are outside influences at play. Other people's input can help catapult your business into areas you wouldn't even have considered. It's almost like it develops a life of its own, independent of you - it decides who, what and where - and you, like a proud parent, can go along for the ride.
I would be delighted to hear about your experiences of starting a business, and what challenges and lessons you faced along the way.
Sue is the Founder of Soulfully Connecting. The idea behind Soulfully Connecting is to demonstrate that there are other ways of living which can heal the earth, the animal kingdom and ourselves. She is passionate about people having freedom of choice, which is only possible when they know about all the options.
Friday 22 September 2017
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Wednesday 20 September 2017
You Can Do It - How To Stay Motivated When Starting A Business
Staying motivated when starting a business can be a difficult task. As a beginner, you are likely to make a lot of mistakes. People will not trust you because you do not have a positive reputation yet. You will get a lot of people saying no before your first yes. Today, I will share 5 tips I feel will help you stay motivated in trying to lift your business off of the ground.
1. Set your own mission statement
In my opinion, a successful business should have a mission statement. A mission statement describes your organization's goals. I would recommend that you write down you and your company's core values. You will have to memorize it and tattoo it in your brain. It should serve as a reminder as to why you decided to become an entrepreneur.
2. Make a plan
A mission statement is useless if it does not have a plan behind it. You will have to put a legitimate plan together on how you will execute your mission statement. I would recommend that you start off small before you execute bigger ideas. You should use cheap alternatives to master the skills required to execute what you decided to be on your mission statement.
3. Start with a routine
You will have to develop a great morning routine. You will have to get your mind and body accustomed to doing the same process every day until you see success. If you exercise a great routine every day when it comes to working on your business, you will see success.
4. You will have to plan ahead and set reminders
Even with a plan, it is very difficult to stay in a routine. To keep you from getting bored of your routine, I recommend that you to develop a habit of setting daily reminders for objectives you have to complete. In my case, I got an alarm that said, "Get off of Facebook and get to work".
5. Set time to relax
In most cases, entrepreneurs get caught up in their business and over-load themselves. According to success magazine, If you are constantly working on your business and do not set a time to relax yourself, you can go into mental depression. According to success magazine, you should relax every hour for every 3 hours of work you do.
Starting a business is difficult, but if you follow these 5 things, you will see success. Fortunately for you, there are organizations of experts who offer more information on how to build true wealth and stay motivated when starting a business.
For a free report that will help guide you down the journey to becoming financially independent and will offer more information on staying motivated when starting a business, check out You Can Do It
Tuesday 19 September 2017
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Sunday 17 September 2017
4 Reasons To Attend A TEDx Conference
TED Talks are a source of inspiration for a lot of people who want to become better leaders. Thousands of people get together and listen to the speakers at TEDx Talks events. The recordings of these events are watched by millions of people across the globe. If you have no idea why you should attend a TEDx event, you should read this article.
Let's talk about 4 reasons to attend these conferences.
Smart People
You may have heard that you should learn to earn the smart way, not the hard way. Smart people use their brains to get a lot of things done in a smaller time period, and they make a lot of money without putting in a lot of effort. TEDx attendees are intelligent, engaging and diverse. You may even get the opportunity to meet guests who are not even professional speakers and they give their professional insight on different subjects.
All of this will give you tons of personal as well as professional experiences. As a matter of fact, the speakers will make you feel smart, especially when you stand up before them and ask questions.
Brilliant speakers
What you need to keep in mind is that you will find a lot of hidden gems at TEDx events. For instance, you will get a chance to shake hands with Harlan Cohen who is the bestselling author at New York Times. Apart from this, you may see Avery Friedman and Cara Lemieux.
You may also find some local stars and low profile professionals. Listening to them speaking on the stage can be a true game changing experience for you. You will meet brilliant people including business executives, authors, college deans, politicians and educators, just to name a few. Although you can watch these talks on the Internet as well, getting a chance to see them in person is a great experience.
The format
You may want to keep in mind that TEDx talks are not the talks that happen during typical workshops. At the event, the speakers sit in batches of 4 or 5. Each of the speakers gets around 8 to 12 minutes to speak on their subject. After a presentation block, there is a coffee break for 15 minutes followed by a 60-minute lunch period. During this time, you can talk to your favorite speakers or professionals.
The Impact
You may be thinking that TEDx talks share the same theme, but the subject matter of each talk is different. So, you get a chance to learn something new during each talk. Not all talks may change your life, but you will still find one that can change your life in one way or the other. The fact of the matter is that TEDx events will help you be a better person. Most people say the same thing.
Here's an example of a TEDx talk that's gaining popularity on YouTube and other platforms. This is the summary of the talk 100% of people "think" about ideas, a small percentage of people "try" to accomplish their ideas, and a smaller percentage yet actually "do" their idea. Shar guides his audience through this inspiration roadmap and gives us compelling advice on how to successfully do your how now.
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