HealthyHabits for Entrepreneurs to Manage Holiday Stress
Withyear-end holidays less than two weeks away, how are you planning to spend timewith family? Are you going to log off your business completely or will you tryto take some time to check important mails?
Entrepreneursand business owners are often in the habit of being a little overly connectedto their work. After all, if an after-hours emergency occurs, they need to bethe ones to answer it. But due to constantly working, many people find it hardto stop doing work, even on famous holidays like Christmas and New Year.
Being an entrepreneur is a pretty challenging; lifestyle filled with long hours and stress. With the holiday season quickly approaching, now is a great time to pick up some healthy habits for managing the stress of the holiday season.
Don'tbe hard on yourself
Firstand foremost thing, don't beat yourself up if you can't or don't have the timeto create a perfect holiday set-up for your family. It's the quality timewith your family that matters most. Plus, those perfect holiday set-ups can be found only in magazines, onPinterest, and Instagram. But, here is the kicker; they don't show youthat there is a team of people working behind the scenes to create them.
Prioritizeyour time
Astempting as it may be to work on your business and participate in all of theholiday activities, you simply don't have enough hours in the day. So,prioritize what is most important to you and only take care of those projects. Then, practice saying "No" to those projectrequests that are not a priority to you.
PracticeSelf Care
One ofthe important habits that you should not only practice in the holiday seasonbut also every day is self-care. Exercise regularly, enjoy a healthy diet butadd some holiday treats as well. Take some time off work, keep agratitude journal, get some rest, visit to a spa and spend some time loving andlaughing with your family and friends.
Don'tuse electronic items before going to bed
Did youknow that your devices emit a short-wavelength blue light that could impactyour ability to fall asleep? Well, it does. And, a lack of sleep affects your stresslevel. So, before you head to bed,charge your devices in a room other than your bedroom. Then, go to bed!
CommunicateYour Time Off in Advance
Beforethe holidays begin, give your clients and customers the heads up about yourholiday office hours. You should share this information via e-mail,social media, and on your web site. Also, write and schedule your "out of office" message on your e-mail andphone. This helps a lot.
Createand Follow a Holiday Budget
Peopletend to overspend during the holidays, which result in financial stress in thenear year. Set a holiday budget for your business and your personal life,and then plan accordingly. Always stickwith your budgets.
Focuson What You Can Control
Byfocusing on what you can't control, you zap your energy and take away yourattention from what's important and by focusing on what you can control youlift your spirit and minimize your holiday stress. Examples of what you cancontrol include your gratitude, your emotions, your reaction, your diet, yourkindness and your judgement.
Be okwith earning a little less
Acceptthat you may earn a little less this month with the extra time off, butremember that the monetary earnings of your business aren't necessarily"off." Rather, view your time off as an investment in yourself. It'lllet you return to work refreshed, revitalized and better able to give your besteffort to your business.
Rememberthe holiday spirit
Rememberthe meaning behind Christmas, New Year and all the other holidays celebrated atthis time of year around the world. It's about giving thanks for the family andfriends who make our lives better. You only get so many of these experiences,so try to live in the moment and be present during this special time.
Don'tforget that by putting aside email and work obligations during the holidays,you're giving yourself a chance to recharge. This way, when you do return towork, you'll be refreshed and ready to focus entirely on your business.
Conclusion
We know that you have been working hard to build your company but a little break is also required as it will help you to get rid of stress. Just worry less about work and focus on your family and friends.
