Being Successful on the Weekend

As business owners, you know it is a never ending game to stay afloat and you are trying to keep up with the internet phone calls and emails over the weekend. There are probably even times when you are thinking why in the world you got into owning the business. I bet you did not know that there are ways to get yourself ready for the weekend and actually recharge. One of the first things that you should do is get up at the same time that you normally do on the weekends. It will make sure that your body will get the rest it needs and not sleep too much. You should also plan the weekend so that you do not lose the productivity from the week days. Although, it is important to plan some time for yourself. This means that your health, family and friends are just as important as work. Meditate, go for a hike, wash the car, or take in the theater. It is just as important to get your mind off of work. Lastly, take ten or fifteen minutes on Sunday to look at the week ahead and plan for it. That way, you will be able to hit the ground running come Monday.

Body Language: Take Note

Sometimes your body says more than your words and with video conferencing in full use, you will have nowhere to hide from it. If you are prone to slouching, just stop and straighten up. It communicates that you're bored and have no desire to be where you are. Same with looking at a clock, you tell the person that you are with that you would rather be doing other things. If you have folded arms or legs, it signals to the other person that you are not open to what they are saying and that you might be shutting them out. As far as facial expressions go, don't roll your eyes and and make sure that your eye contact is just long enough but not too long. The way we break contact sends a message, too. Glancing down communicates submission, while looking to the side projects confidence. Also, adapt your handshake to each person and situation, but make sure it's always firm. The bottom line here is that if you practice it enough, you will have a better idea of how to handle each situation and it will strengthen your relationships.

Decisions Decisions

Graduation is right around the corner for so many people. This is a time for some major changes and the shifting of responsibilities. Our decisions start to really impact the lives that we are making for ourselves and life does not come with an instruction manual. The first rule is to be present in the moment and pay attention. Just like people say that you never know when you are going to get hit by a bus, you still never know when opportunity might hit you in the face. Most likely you will not recognize it for what it truly is. You also need to learn how to be in touch with your gut and to trust it. Staying healthy will be one of the biggest decisions that you will be making. Yes people it is a conscious decision and will reflect on your life. And no, there is not miracle diet pill or mobile application that will do the hard work for you. If you want to have a mind that stays sharp, you need to feed it and take care of it. If you keep your body in great shape, you mind will just come along for the ride and function that much better as you age.