8 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Stress in Your Business.
Have you ever felt completely stressed out in your business? Like everything is going wrong, and you just want to give up? I bet many of us have been there, myself included.
There are times that feeling overwhelmed is a part of the journey. Especially for women like us, who are not in our twenties or thirties anymore. We have different demands on our time and energy now. This can make our business days stressful and overwhelming.
Today, I want to share some simple ways to help reduce that stress. These are tips that have worked for me and the women in my mastermind group. Ready?
1. Don’t Stress About Knowing Everything
You don’t have to have your whole business plan figured out right now. Take it one step at a time. Focus on what you need to do next, not the entire journey. It’s like running a marathon, not a sprint.
2. Simplify Things
When you feel stressed, you might be overcomplicating things. Look at what’s stressing you out and see how you can make it simpler. For example, can you post on social media less often or use a simpler tool for your work?
3. Start a Daily Gratitude List
Every day, write down things you are thankful for. This could be something small or big. You might do one list for your life and another for your business. This can help shift your focus to positive things.
4. Weekly Reset
Each week, take time to look at what you did and plan for the week ahead. Write down what you didn’t finish and what you need to do next week. This helps me stay organized and reduces my stress.
5. Review Your Business Regularly
Try to review your business monthly, quarterly, and yearly. Look at what’s working and what’s not. This can give you important information to make better decisions.
6. Find a Supportive Community
Find a group where you can safely share your business successes and struggles. This can drastically reduce your stress. You’ll see you’re not alone, and others get what you’re going through.
7. Look at Your Goals Regularly
Write down your goals and review them often. Also, think about what steps you need to take to reach those goals. This helps make your goals more attainable.
8. Take a Break
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is take a break. This doesn’t have to be long or expensive. Even a short walk or a quick coffee break can help refresh your mind.
Bonus Idea: Business Meetings with God
If you are a person of faith, consider setting aside time for business meetings with God. Pray over your business and seek guidance. This can bring a new level of clarity and peace.
Remember
Business can be stressful but we have the ability to reduce that stress and enjoy the journey and what we discover each step of the way.
With simple steps, habits, and routines, you can create a business that you enjoy.
Listen in to this episode to hear more about the 8 simple steps.
I hope you find a few ideas that will help you on your business journey.
Your Turn…
- What part of your business stresses you out the most?
- Of these 8 (plus a bonus!) steps, which 2-3 jump out at you?
- Which of those 2-3 could you start today?
Resources Mentioned:
- Read the Transcript: Click here
- Episode: The Anxious Entrepreneur Should Keep a Gratitude List: https://SelahStudios.co/23
- Episode: Schedule Time Away From Your Business with Mini-retreats: https://SelahStudios.co/3
- Episode: Tired? Learn to Rest Not Quit Your Business: https://SelahStudios.co/53
- Episode: Rest IS an Action Step: https://SelahStudios.co/19
- Episode: Why We Need to Work From A Place of Rest: https://SelahStudios.co/1
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*** BUSINESS CLARITY WORKSHOPS: In the upcoming workshops we will be covering different aspects of the business clarity journey and how you can apply simple tools and resources to help you design a business that works for you — https://SelahStudios.co/workshop
*** SELAH SOCIETY MASTERMIND: For when you are ready to take action on the clarity you have found in your business. It’s time to refine your clarity, take bold action, and do it all with the support of a Gentle Business Coach and an incredible community of women who are on the same path. — https://SelahStudios.co/mastermind
Marta Goertzen is a Gentle Business Coach and founder of Selah Studios, host of the Doing Business Gently podcast. She helps Christian women entrepreneurs over 50 rediscover who they’ve become, realign their business to match, and fall in love with their work again, gently, at their pace, without starting over. As an avid photographer and lover of the outdoors, she daily explores the trails and beaches of the South Central Oregon Coast with her dog Mochi in tow. Take the free Business Alignment Audit as your gentle first step, a way to pause, get honest, and see clearly where you and your business are right now: https://SelahStudios.co/alignmentaudit