Are you fit to run your own business?
Author: Ruth Malone
Author: Ruth MaloneTalking to people who run their own business is inspiring. Theyre invariably passionate, driven and knowledgeable about what they do. For people like them, the benefits are as much personal as financial. They manage their own time, their own development and theyre unconstrained by the inertia of a large employer. Theyre free from the stress and bureaucracy that comes with working for a large corporate company. But any business owner will tell you that they have really swapped one set of challenges for another. The physical challenge Youll likely to be working outside of the standard nine-to-five as you work when your customers need you to work. You may well work longer hours too. But theres an ever-visible link between your efforts and the bottom line to spur you on! The mental challenge Youre no longer just a specialist in your field: you need different hats for each day of the week. You need to be structured to plan, track and manage your business. You need to be a sales person and a networker to promote your business. And you need to be creative to beat the competition. The emotional challenge Youll thrive on the highs but if things go wrong its all on your shoulders. The support network of a large company is gone and its up to you to stay motivated and determined to pull the company back up. As a personal trainer, people come to me and talk about their fitness goals. A few sessions down the line, theyre reaping the physical benefits, but theyre also talking about the psychological and emotional benefits, many of which are having a direct effect on their work life. So, are you fit enough to run your own business? Following a good exercise regime will directly benefit you in dealing with the challenges in your business. That old wives tale of exercise being good for the mind is true. Getting away from the office to exercise will, at the very least, give you the chance to clear your mind and take a break. At best it could provide you with a eureka moment that inspires you to push your business on the next level. Regular exercise increases your energy levels and provides you with the endurance you need to give your best throughout your working day. Dont know where to start? Get out and try new things. Tackling new physical challenge can give you the confidence to push yourself beyond your comfort zone in other areas of your life, including your business. If youre running your own business, its likely that you are your companys most valuable asset. So treat your body as an asset: maintain it, develop it and look after it! You and your business will feel better for it!About the Author:
Ruth Malone is a full qualified personal trainer at achieve more. As well as training clients in one-to-one session she also provides health and fitness resources. http://www.achievemore.me.uk/fitness-resources/ How To Ensure The Success Of Your Dropshipping Business Farmville Cheats - Free Cash and Free Coins Affiliate Marketing - A Good Place To Start Is There A Trick To Getting Your Website To Rank Well On All The Major Search Engines? A New Seo Community Breaks On The Scene Five Ways You Can Leverage Unique Qualities Of The Green Economy Website -A Business Card for Your Company The Tools to Make Your Auto Detailing Business Excel Finding Recession Proof Franchise Opportunities That Work For You Small Business Help and Advice Every Business Could Use A Business Coach Compression Springs Design, Calculate Compression Spring Rate Chicago Storage Why You Need Climate Controlled Units?