{"id":129,"date":"2019-04-19T17:23:16","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T17:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fitness3.mythemecloud.io\/?p=129"},"modified":"2019-08-08T14:42:10","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T22:42:10","slug":"making-a-life-not-just-a-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crossborderwealth.ca\/2019\/04\/19\/making-a-life-not-just-a-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a Life, Not Just a Living"},"content":{"rendered":"

Find a better balance with focus, the right team and rest.<\/em><\/p>\n

Serial entrepreneur Brian Scudamore knows how easily the wheels can fall off for business owners. \u201cMy marriage was over. I was working on my first company, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, to the point of exhaustion, but it wasn\u2019t growing. Add to that co-parenting a newborn baby, and I was on track for total burnout,\u201d he wrote of his life 12 years ago in The Wall Street Journal<\/em>.<\/p>\n

He turned his situation around by taking every Friday off for biking, spending time with family, cooking and other hobbies. \u201cI realized I had to stop trying to keep up with everything and start focusing on the right things.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Power of Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

That advice is echoed by Charles Duhigg, author of Smarter Faster Better<\/em>, who warns not to fixate on a goal without asking if it\u2019s the right one. He suggests writing to-do lists that break stretch goals into short, concrete steps. This approach, pioneered by GE and imitated throughout the business world, is a proven way to boost productivity.<\/p>\n

Productivity expert David Allen has another suggestion: If a to-do item can be dealt with in two minutes or less, tackle it immediately. Such \u201csmall wins\u201d can build to something larger and give us the energy to keep going.<\/p>\n

A Team You Can Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even at the leanest of startups, there comes a point when you\u2019ll need to hire employees to take some of the burden from you. At a small business, it\u2019s critical to hire someone who not only has the specific skills you need but is also a self-starter. Micromanaging is counterproductive \u2013 when people feel a greater sense of control over their work, it boosts motivation, Duhigg says.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to foster a culture of commitment \u2013 let your employees know that you\u2019re committed to their growth and development. Offering flexible work arrangements, 401(k)s and other perks that make employees happy can help retain the talent you\u2019ve recruited.<\/p>\n

Taking Time to Unplug<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the right team in place, you can take the time you need for yourself \u2013 and it can actually enhance your venture. \u201cWhen I\u2019m away from the office, things have time to marinate. Connections bubble up and often turn into big, business-changing ideas,\u201d Scudamore says.<\/p>\n

Giving yourself permission to take a break is key, whether you need a six-week vacation off the grid or a mini-break to clear your head. Studies have shown that working long hours doesn\u2019t seem to result in getting more accomplished \u2013 but it does have a negative effect on well-being.<\/p>\n

Breaking the Cycle of Overwork<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to create a new cycle as a business owner: prioritize your most crucial tasks, engage your team, then rest. At the end of the day, your work \u2013 and your life \u2013 will be better for it.<\/p>\n

Taken from Raymond James \u2013 Planning Perspectives<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Find a better balance with focus, the right team and rest. Serial entrepreneur Brian Scudamore knows how easily the wheels can fall off for business owners. \u201cMy marriage was over. I was working on my first company, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, to the point of exhaustion, but it wasn\u2019t growing. 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