Loneliness and Running a Business
Most of us start our home-based business careers alone.
We are just a one man or a woman band.
Most of us do not have an office to go to, and there is no water cooler place to chat with other human beings.
We also tend to spend a lot of time in front of a computer without having any human contact.
There is nothing wrong running your business every single minute of the day year round, but you might consider at least sharing your expertise with others.
This will help you maintain the vital interactions with the people you care about and who care about you.
We all can learn from others, and if we cut ourselves out of these human connections, we stop being influenced by others as well as a role model to those around us.
Below is a list of activities which you can instantly use to change your life.
1.
Find some kind of physical activity.
Movement and exercise simply reduce the stress levels.
Being outside takes the mind away from your business-at least for a short time, allowing you to maintain a fresh perspective.
If you have chosen a team sport to get involved with, the best part is becoming a part of that team and interacting with other people.
2.
Find someone to talk to.
A mentor or a coach is ideal if you can afford them.
They are your eyes and ears, and because they are not part of your business, they are ideally placed to take an eagle eye look at you and your business.
They also know other entrepreneurs who are facing the same exact situation as yours and are willing to share their knowledge and expertise for your benefit.
3.
Find a networking event where you can share the news of your business to other entrepreneurs in the audience and listen what has happened in their lives.
You learn to share, give, and listen, which are all qualities that make you a good networker.
Remember that networking is not direct selling of your products or services; it is to get to know other entrepreneurs in your group and offering assistance to them and accepting theirs when offered.
4.
Do something completely different from your business.
If your business is sitting next to the computer all day long, find an activity where you are doing almost the opposite.
If you speak on the phone during your office hours, find an activity where you are mainly listening to others.
5.
Help others by joining a charity.
Find a way to help others by using the skills, knowledge, expertise, contacts you already have.
Very few things are as fulfilling as seeing someone else to succeed because of your efforts, support and help.
There are plenty of people who would really value what you have to offer but perhaps do not have the finances to pay you immediately.
Besides, research shows that people who volunteer are more likely to report being happy with their lives than those who don't.
Your business success is important but so is your well being.
Do not let loneliness isolate you from the rest of us.
We are just a one man or a woman band.
Most of us do not have an office to go to, and there is no water cooler place to chat with other human beings.
We also tend to spend a lot of time in front of a computer without having any human contact.
There is nothing wrong running your business every single minute of the day year round, but you might consider at least sharing your expertise with others.
This will help you maintain the vital interactions with the people you care about and who care about you.
We all can learn from others, and if we cut ourselves out of these human connections, we stop being influenced by others as well as a role model to those around us.
Below is a list of activities which you can instantly use to change your life.
1.
Find some kind of physical activity.
Movement and exercise simply reduce the stress levels.
Being outside takes the mind away from your business-at least for a short time, allowing you to maintain a fresh perspective.
If you have chosen a team sport to get involved with, the best part is becoming a part of that team and interacting with other people.
2.
Find someone to talk to.
A mentor or a coach is ideal if you can afford them.
They are your eyes and ears, and because they are not part of your business, they are ideally placed to take an eagle eye look at you and your business.
They also know other entrepreneurs who are facing the same exact situation as yours and are willing to share their knowledge and expertise for your benefit.
3.
Find a networking event where you can share the news of your business to other entrepreneurs in the audience and listen what has happened in their lives.
You learn to share, give, and listen, which are all qualities that make you a good networker.
Remember that networking is not direct selling of your products or services; it is to get to know other entrepreneurs in your group and offering assistance to them and accepting theirs when offered.
4.
Do something completely different from your business.
If your business is sitting next to the computer all day long, find an activity where you are doing almost the opposite.
If you speak on the phone during your office hours, find an activity where you are mainly listening to others.
5.
Help others by joining a charity.
Find a way to help others by using the skills, knowledge, expertise, contacts you already have.
Very few things are as fulfilling as seeing someone else to succeed because of your efforts, support and help.
There are plenty of people who would really value what you have to offer but perhaps do not have the finances to pay you immediately.
Besides, research shows that people who volunteer are more likely to report being happy with their lives than those who don't.
Your business success is important but so is your well being.
Do not let loneliness isolate you from the rest of us.
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