3 Habits That Keep Business Owners Sane
As you’ve probably discovered, being your own boss is pretty great. You do work you love, choose clients who share your passion, and set your own hours.
With that said, though, the freedom can be paralyzing. As a business owner, you’re free to set your work and schedule. But that doesn’t mean your life and business are a free-for-all.
If anything, business owners desperately need to cultivate healthy habits to grow your business, stay productive, and become a better human.
Trying to break some bad habits? Replace them with good ones! We recommend entrepreneurs cultivate these three habits for success.
1: Stay healthy
Nobody sets out to have an unhealthy lifestyle. Life and work get in the way of us eating like we should, moving our bodies, and keeping a positive mindset.
But healthy living is an investment in you, and that’s the best investment you could ever make. “Healthy” is different for everyone, but often it means:
Getting on a healthy sleep schedule. Set an alarm clock and everything!
Eat right. Try to minimize junk food and sugar, replacing it instead with whole foods. Chat with your doctor about finding a healthy diet that’s right for your body.
Cultivating positivity: People who look on the sunny side tend to be healthier and happier. You don’t have to become a Pollyanna, but a positive mindset will take you far. Instead of miring yourself in complaints or doubts, look at the bright side.
2: Set limits and boundaries
You’ve got to protect your time and sanity as a business owner. That means knowing your limits.
If a job won’t be worth your while, don’t take it. Say no! That’s the most powerful word in the world of business, and it has the ability to protect your time.
Limits can also look like planning your tasks in advance. A planner, calendar, and to-do list go a long way for helping you manage what you will and won’t do with your time.
Step 3: Celebrate small wins
You’re doing something amazing and nearly miraculous: you’re a business owner. Every step forward is worth celebrating.
Celebrate when you make an awesome new hire or launch a new product. It’s so important to celebrate where you can.
Take a snapshot of your business today. How did it look 6 months ago? Or a year ago? Pretty different, right? It’s easy to get caught up in thinking about the future, but regularly honoring your hard work will be such a strong motivator.
When you maintain a healthy lifestyle, set boundaries, and celebrate your wins, you’ll cultivate a mindset of resilience. Let that resilience push you forward and give you momentum as you chart your own destiny at the helm of a growing small business.