People talk about mindfulness being an ideal state of consciousness. What is it? Those in the know call it the basic ability we all have to live in the present tense. To be aware of where we are and what we’re doing. To be in the moment with a mild approach to the details – not overreacting or perhaps not reacting at all. This practice sounds like it would also be good for business, so let’s find out more about it.
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We all deal with challenges, misadventures, and backfires in our walk through life. Sometimes the stress and strain of it all can veer us off course, so that we say and do things that would be better not said and done. In order to think beyond the details of life, some suggest meditation as a way to quiet the mind. Once considered as only a practice for yogis and religious leaders, meditation has become a popular way to engage in reflection and contemplation. Let’s take a closer look at the use of concentrated focus to achieve mental clarity and emotional balance.
We all base our decisions on information we have on hand. What if that information is not current? We could make some wrong turns with our business if the information we have is ROT – Redundant, Out-of-date, or Trivial. Of the three, the one that is the most detrimental to wise decision-making is when information is out-of-date. How can we find the most current information, especially when our search is on the Internet?
One of the luxuries and benefits of having your own business is that you often can work outside of a stereotypical business office. Some entrepreneurs rent a space working alongside people who work for various companies. Others may save the rent money and camp out at a favorite coffee shop. Still others may opt to…
When people know that you have your own business, they often get curious. They want to know the facts about it. You can tell them your facts, or you can divert their attention by telling them these unusual facts about other businesses out there. Here are some facts you can tell.
Remember when you were a kid, and learning to read was a big deal? Most kids struggle over words that are spelled oddly or ones with too many syllables. Perhaps that’s why it was such a milestone to be able to read beyond a picture book. When those little kids grow up, though, instead of…
To keep our bodies healthy, we are to monitor our food intake, our exercise levels, our sleep patterns, and more. When something is off-kilter with our health, it throws off the balance, often resulting in illness, fatigue, and anxiety. The health of a business also requires a delicate balance. Let’s take a look at the…
We all have 24 hours in our day. It’s a shame to waste any of that valuable time sleeping, right? Some people pride themselves in getting away with 5 or 6 hours a night or fewer. They keep jacked up with caffeine and energy drinks. Their hero is Thomas Edison who slept as little as…
The rich and famous have learned invaluable lessons along the way. Let’s find out what those lessons learned might be so that we can follow in their financial footsteps.