Busy executives rush out the door early in the morning, rush back home in the evening, go to bed late and get up early again. If it weren’t for caring spouses or alert executive assistants, some might forget to eat unless a lunch meeting appears on the schedule. Taking care of one’s self tends to gravitate to the bottom of the priority list if it is too complicated or time consuming.
The health of a company depends on the health of its leaders. Unfortunately, taking a leisurely stroll in the park during lunch to eat a granola bar and participate in a yoga class does not usually fit into the schedule. See results immediately from these simple solutions.
Organization Skills
Executives and managers can sign up for two-day seminars discussing organizational ideas that work in any perfect world. When most attendees return to their natural habitat, they tend to forget what they learned or find it impossible to apply the techniques. Here a few simple organization ideas to remember and apply:
- sleeping with a notepad – Rest is required each night and everyone needs to maximize the amount they get every night. Those unfinished tasks from earlier in the day and ideas for future acquisitions or market-share growth tend to keep busy people awake. Taking a moment, waking up and writing down the stray thought or speaking it into a voice recorder so that the idea will not be forgotten can get someone back to sleep right away.
- think inside the box – Many are completely integrated technologically with Outlook’s Task Manager and yet still forget to accomplish all they had promised others. Placing an empty checkbox next to tasks thought of while taking notes during meetings or writing them into a small notebook can save many missed plans. The boxes will be easy to find when reviewing notes and can be checked off when completed or transferred to a computer based task manager. This single tip has changed many lives.
- shaking it off: Standing up in the office and shaking arms and legs while (quietly) making the sound of a motor running inside the mouth will help restore the link between the brain and body and helps people feel more in control.
- hiding under the desk: Keep a golf ball or empty bottle under the desk. Wear shoes which can be easily slipped off and roll the ball or bottle under a foot for a quick foot massage.
- smile: Think about smiling while on the phone, in a meeting or even take a quick break from a stressful project and sit and smile for a minute. It will help adjust attitude in a positive manner.
Stress in Types of Business
Whatever is chosen to help become more organized and stress-free, remember to keep those activities high on the priority list. A longer life and increased energy is a great return on investment. However, there are also times when someone is in a job that is not suited for their personality or strengths. When this happens it would be wise to consider changing positions at the company or looking for a better career choice.
The life of an employee can be grueling on some who are more inclined toward running their own business. One choice is to leave a job and start a business, but the other choice that works for many is to start a business on the side. A part time business can often satisfy many desires and at the same time will reduce job stress because the new business is a great outlet for the stress.
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