Stretched Beyond the Breaking Point? How to Manage Your Stress Better!
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What's
that I hear? You don't have one? Business owners often have a sense
that they have to shoulder their burdens alone. Often our needs come
last - after clients, staff, suppliers, the bank manager and our
friends and families.
Many of us have grown up in times when it has been seen to be a good thing to be independent (and it is!), but often we have misidentified this independence with never, ever asking for help, no matter how bad things are. Just like the economy, that approach just doesn't work anymore!
Just before Christmas I had lunch with my dearest girlfriends - we're moving towards 25 years of friendship - but still, we often forget to ask each other for help.
We hadn't seen each other for months and there were lots of big discussions on the table. At the end of that lunch we made a promise to each other to pick up the phone and ask for support when we need it - not to wait until our busy lives allow a small window of opportunity for a catchup!
Sometimes it is these small but incredibly life-affirming commitments that give a greater sense of empowerment. What could you do if you knew your support net was available any time? So, create and maintain a support network of likeminded people. There is strength in numbers! You are no longer the weakest link!
What can you do with your support team?
Many of us have grown up in times when it has been seen to be a good thing to be independent (and it is!), but often we have misidentified this independence with never, ever asking for help, no matter how bad things are. Just like the economy, that approach just doesn't work anymore!
Just before Christmas I had lunch with my dearest girlfriends - we're moving towards 25 years of friendship - but still, we often forget to ask each other for help.
We hadn't seen each other for months and there were lots of big discussions on the table. At the end of that lunch we made a promise to each other to pick up the phone and ask for support when we need it - not to wait until our busy lives allow a small window of opportunity for a catchup!
Sometimes it is these small but incredibly life-affirming commitments that give a greater sense of empowerment. What could you do if you knew your support net was available any time? So, create and maintain a support network of likeminded people. There is strength in numbers! You are no longer the weakest link!
What can you do with your support team?
- Share ideas and get feedback on what you are doing - sometimes an external perspective makes hard decisions simpler.
- Ask for practical advice - look for people who have complementary skills to yours and share your expertise generously with each other.
- Share the ups and downs, be willing to offer a shoulder to cry on and a hand up, as well as celebrate the wins - big or small!!
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About the Author: Lisa Murray Lisa Murray is a peak performance strategist for small businesses. Her business and passion is helping small business owners to effortlessly overcome their limitations and challenges. She specialises in helping small business owners create the life and business of their dreams through the use of fast, simple and effective techniques which encompass wellbeing, management, marketing and business strategy. Lisa has helped hundreds of small business people with their marketing and business strategies. She has recently completed an MBA and has had a strong interest in personal development since she was 14. Lisa offers coaching sessions, playshops and seminars for small business owners. She is currently writing three books. More small business tips are available on her blog: http://www.revivecoaching.com.au/BlogRetrieve.aspx?BlogID=1750 Playshops and other events: http://www.revivecoaching.com.au/events Click here to visit Lisa's website.   Has Your Business Startup Stalled Overcome Your Barriers to Success Are Creativity Cashflow Connected Simple Rules or Stupid Rules Which type is running your business 7 steps to stop being held hostage by indispensable employees Small Business Coach Want More Money Power and Empowerment Turn Crisis Into Opportunity |
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