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Now that I've been in business for myself for the better part of three years, I often get asked what is the most helpful piece of advice I can give? While there are thousands of books that can teach you marketing, day to day business operations, sales, dealing with clients, etc. - the most important thing I have discovered is thinking positive.
Many of you will say, ‘that’s obvious, Mikon.’ And that may be true. But implementing a positive mindset can be a tough challenge.
I originally wrote the below steps with entrepreneurs in mind, but I believe anyone in a stressful situation can benefit.
First let’s acknowledge the importance of a positive attitude. For me, it keeps me grounded and focused on what I need to accomplish. If I begin to stress my entire system begins to fail - mentally and physically. We all know stress can be unhealthy, but it also is detrimental to your work. You may begin making rash decisions, not think clearly, and project that stress to new or existing clients, co-workers, and your family.
So how do I keep myself from stressing?
