You took the plunge and started your own business. You were
exhilarated. You were proud of your fearless self for pursuing your idea. So
where is the exhilaration now? Why are feelings of "burn out"
creeping in and you are JUST getting started?! Don't second guess yourself.
Read the 6 techniques below that will help you get your groove back.
*Take breaks throughout the day. Instead of waiting weeks and weeks to take
several days of vacation, allow yourself, also, shorter breaks throughout the
day. That break could included leaving the cell phone at the office while
taking a quiet drive. If the thought of being more than 5 inches away from your
cell phone, is sending you into cardiac arrest, then take the phone! But
remember, taking a break does not include checking emails, social media
accounts, gossip on TMZ, or checking your dashboard for your blog earnings.
*Exercise. Yes. I'm saying this again. Working out has a way
of making you feel mentally "light". Even if it's for a short while,
exercising can make you feel like you no longer have the weight of world
hanging on you! It can put you in a good mood. It can energize you. If you are
still one of those people who says of exercise, "I don't have time",
well...Bless your heart! For those of you that are not saying that and you are
ready to incorporate exercise into your life, start out with 15 minutes of
walking. (Side note: There are some days when working out is the only thing I
feel I have control over.)
*Re-evaluate your deadlines. Are they realistic? Do you need
to push out dates to buy more time? Maybe consider hiring a temp or part time
assistant. If you are like me, you do not have the extra income to start
hiring...yet. That's where you have to get creative. Maybe partner with a local
university to snag an intern.
*Start surrounding yourself with what you love. This can be
the simplest thing. Music gives me life. It also has a calming effect. Maybe you need more color in your work space to
brighten things up a little bit. Maybe it's pictures you need. I have this
small picture that highlights Paris-
the picture makes me smile. Keep it simple people.
*Focus on the task at hand. It's easy to start thinking
ahead on your to-do list. Many times the tasks overlap, so it can be a
challenge to stay focused on task #6, when task #8 is dependent on it. Guess
what? You still have only 2 hands! When you find yourself drifting off, ask
yourself "Is my drift giving me special, superhuman powers to complete #6
and #8, simultaneously?" If the answer is "No", then focus!
*Write a Blog Post- That's all.
I use these techniques from day to day. Will these
techniques completely rid you of burn out? I don't know, but I do know it will
keep burn out at a long distance. No
matter where you are in the process of building your business, you want to
benefit from the fruits of your labor; you want those around you to benefit
from the fruits of your labor. You want
to be able to enjoy your progress; kind of hard to do when "burn out"
has you..out!
