3 Tips for a Great Summer Developing Life Business While Having a Blast
As the last day of school arrives I feel the same tendency I had as a child… to drop everything and scream “let’s go play!” After all, extreme self-care is so important. I also wonder if we tend to use the summer as an excuse to procrastinate. So here are a few tips to integrate personal and business growth with a whole lot of fun.1- What do you want to achieve by Labor Day- While staying in line with your annual goals determine how you want to develop personally and professionally. What skill needs to be developed? Is there a new product you can add? How do you want to be different? What do you want your business to look like? If you are stuck create a success formula. Make a list of what you have…a great product, expertise, etc. Then look at what you want… X number of clients, to create a profit of X amount, to reach a certain level, etc. What’s missing? A skill? A marketing plan? Self-development? Another product? Knowledge in a certain area? Prospect follow-up? Choose where to begin to fill the gap. In addition, make a list of what you would like to do this summer to enjoy your family and enjoy your life. Include your favorite things, and the things you keep thinking about. Keep in mind that the best most memorable moments are not expensive.2- Create a simple consistent plan of action- Let me stress simple and consistent. Choose your summer schedule. You may want to wake up extra early…summer mornings are refreshing. Get your work done and have lots of time to play. Possibly fit in a few more hours in the late afternoon or evening. Bring a good book to the pool that will help you develop in the area of your choice. Or take a class or teleclass? Create some structure so you have time for work and play. You can plan an outing for a certain day each week. Choose certain times for housework. This also teaches your kids to make time for work and play as both are important. If you can integrate the two…all the better. Have the kids help with housework…blast the music, dance around, and get the job done…or create a race. Know the actions you will take so there is no time wasted wondering what to do when. Make sure you schedule in quiet time for you alone and time once a week to update your plan.3- Take action daily- Now that you know your plan you can move towards developing yourself and your business while enjoying your life. Keep your plan in front of you daily. If you fall off course one day…which you will…don’t worry about it. Just get back on track. A few days a week developing your growth are better than none. In addition…to help you feel your best drink lots of water, add foods that will provide you energy vs. needing adrenaline, and get your rest. Make this a summer of memories when:
- you grew the most and played to the fullest,
- you connected with those you love,
- you worked and still had a blast.
Now that makes for a great summer with no regrets. Let’s go PLAY!!For some summer teleclasses from the comfort of your home visit:
Copyright 2004 © Beth A. Tabak, All rights reserved.
About The Author
Beth Tabak is a Business & Life Coach, columnist, and owner of Starting Now. She coaches busy business people to develop the life and business they keep thinking about. For free resources, assessments, articles, classes, and ezines to help you upgrade your life and business visit www.startingnowcoaching.comstartingnow@houston.rr.com
Previous Articles Highlighter:
How To Write A Business Plan In Five Steps (1)
The review should be first by the author(s) and then by trusted advisors - the more people that you can get to review your plan the more likely you are to find any problems before they are found by a reader.Follow the preceding steps and you will have a business plan that will get read and, hopefully, funded.
Brand Your Consulting Brilliance (2)
Know your clients' businesses inside out - what they do, why they do it, how they do it. Tout your firm's successful track record of accomplishment in working with companies like theirs.
Are You Too Busy For Your Kids (3)
Kids grow up very quickly. I know from personal experience.. My eldest child turned 21 last week and next year my son goes off to high school. I am so grateful that I have played a major role in their upbringing and regardless of how busy my schedule has been, I have always made my family the highest priority.
Getting Software Developed For Your Business (4)
Real software developers will not provide you with answers, proposals, or fees until they know enough about your business to have an informed opinion. Unless your developer is willing to spend enough time to really know what your problem is, you won't end up with the solution that you really need, because your developer is making random shots in the dark.David Berube is a software developer and IT consultant solving business problems.
Build Don’t Blow Your Annual Bonus (5)
"Seek the advice of a professional who understands the whole picture, not just investments." To help you understand how to make the most of your bonus, Put offers the following considerations:Get professional advice: Every person is unique, with different financial situations, comfort levels and timelines.
Small Business Ideas Your Image Can Lose You Business (6)
Whether that's true or not, doesn't matter because that's the perception I got about the company.What Image Do You and Your People Portray?Image is very important. We judge people on the way they look and behave.
The Car Insurance Rate Calculation Explained By Andrew Bowen (7)
The value put on these answers is decided by the individual Car Insurance company. For example, some Car Insurance companies may believe that having a speeding conviction increases your chance of having an accident in the future - therefore they may add money to your price if you have such a conviction.
Universal Success Secrets Shared (8)
You have the best chance of reaching a goal by simply giving yourself one to reach. 11. Observe every obstacle as a learning experience. The greater the challenge, the greater the reward.
Tips To Energize Your Presentations (9)
We may be aware of a truth, yet until we have felt its force, it is not ours. To the cognition of the brain must be added the experience of the soul.” – Arnold Bennett (1867-1931)Ask yourself, “What is the audience feeling?” and “How would I like him/her to feel?” You need to be aware of: How frequently you use positive emotional words.How you moderate the use of negative emotional words.Here are some ways that you can help your audience interact with each other.
Start Up Your Passion Startup Ideas From My HomeBased Business Advisor (10)
I don't know anything. I can't do anything. I have no skills.Sound familiar? I went through the same thing many times myself. But don't worry, My Home-Based Business Advisor has you covered.
What Are Ringtones (11)
Occasionally, cell phones can be programmed with ringtones by entering a series of buttons. Software is also available that allow consumers to create their own melodic ringtones. The software runs on a computer, and once the tune is perfected it can be transferred to the phone via a data cable.
Successful Small Businesses Use PR (12)
A copy would be appreciated at bobkelly@TNI.net. Word count is 735 including guidelines and resource box. Robert A. Kelly © 2003. Bob Kelly counsels, writes and speaks about the fundamental premise of public relations.
On ‘Long Side The Head Of Human Resources’ - The Leadership Imperative (13)
Big Daddy Lipscomb, the Baltimore Colts 300 pound all-pro tackle in the 1960s perceived the simple center of what was perceived to be the complex game of football. "I just wade into players," he said, "until I come to the one with the ball.
Time Management How To Have Productive Meetings (14)
The meeting always starts late as the CEO will wait for latecomers. In fact, he's often late. A couple of the managers tend to "waffle on". The CEO who chairs the meeting is not assertive enough to keep them on track..
Newer Articles Highlighter:
Avoiding Credit Card Traps (1)
It’s that small, folded paper written in legalese that you promise to read some other time (but of course that time never comes) or you just discard it with the other “junk” inserts.
Why Choose A Secured Loan (2)
The interest rate for a secured loan depends upon various factors such as the amount of money you borrow, the length of time and personal details. You can also insure your payments for peace of mind, so you do not have to worry if you lose your job or are unable to work because of accident or sickness.The main benefits of secured loans include, lower monthly repayments than unsecured loans, being able to borrow more money and spreading repayments over a longer period of time.You may freely reprint this information on your website provided the following caption remains intact.“This information courtesy of http://www.directonlineloans.co.uk Click here to see full range of loans.” John Mussi is the founder of Direct Online Loans who help UK homeowners find the best available online secured loan via the http://www.directonlineloans.co.uk website.
Business Partners Marital Partners Will The Marriage Survive Part 2 (3)
Chuck and Sue have been helping folks start successful home based businesses for over 17 years, and we can help you too! To see how, visit http://www.homebusinesssolutions.com for the latest FREE tips and tricks, educational products and coaching in creative real estate investing and home based businesses.
Internet Provides Wealth Of Information On Car Maintenance By ARA Content (4)
Online resources, such as motorist.org and some manufacturer Web sites, can provide basic information on how systems such as brakes, shock absorbers and batteries work, why they're important, and what car owners should be aware of when preparing their vehicles for winter conditions.
Show Your Prospects How Much Enthusiasm You Have For Your Product And Business (5)
Give your prospects or customers a breath of fresh air. Don't be afraid to design your web site and ad copies different from everyone else.8. Allow your customers to get part of your total offer right after they order.
Are You Set Up For Success (6)
Did anyone ever tell you that? Did you believe them? Well it is happening to me right now.Before I get too deep into this article, just let me say that the intention of this article is NOT to make people angry or depressed.
High Interest Rate Auto Loans (7)
you can apply for incentive cards that provide rewards for your spending....free airline miles, cash back programs, etc. I use the American Express Blue, and I get cash back of up to 3% on everything I spend.
9 Things You Must Do To Maximize Your Chances Of Obtaining A Small Business Loan (8)
Accounts receivables (debtors) and payables (creditors) ageing reports.9. Principals financial statements. – Particularly required if some form of security is necessary.If you are a new company, the emphasis is going to be on your business plan , and the security (also called collateral) you or your business can provide against the loan.You must take the time to practice presenting your case to the bank or lender to iron out any glitches.
Tips For FirstTime Homebuyers (9)
While your down payment can be as low as five per cent, the lower your down payment, the larger the principal amount that you have to borrow and that means a larger overall interest cost.
Why And How To Work With A Consultant (10)
There are many good consultants available who can bring specialist expertise and good management skills to your projects. A little extra help and relevant information might be a great investment in your future success.
5 Things You Must Do To Fail In Business (11)
Even though things can happen quickly online, it takes a lot of testing and trying of what works for your business.2 You must do it all alone. It takes a team effort to make any business successful.
The Art Of Being Specific Encourages Focus (12)
Before I wrote everything down and began to be more specific, I felt stressed and nervous about starting the Rothline e-commerce site. Once I was able to get the specifics written down I began to feel more relaxed.I know it has been said many times before but it does not hurt to say it again; “the art of being specific encourages focus.” This means that once you can specifically write down you goals in manageable steps you can then be focused on following through on those goals.I start out each day writing down specifically what I need to do that day.
Virtual Assistance Higher Productivity (13)
And, with the growing ease of the Internet, finding a VA almost anywhere in the world is quite simple to accomplish as well. By simply typing 'virtual assistant' into any search engine, you can locate the one person who can take some of the load off of your shoulders.
BOOK REVIEW Performance Of Financial Institutions Efficiency Innovation Regulation By Patrick T Harker And Stavros A Zenios (14)
I personally found the chapter on “What Makes a Bank Efficient?” very useful and there are other aspects to the book that provide useful data to relevant parties involved in the financial services industry.Overall I believe the text is useful for students carrying out an MBA on finance since it provides useful data on the efficiency of financial institutions.
Never Get Lost Again - Map Reading Is A Thing Of The Past By Niall Kennedy (15)
And if I'm going to be going to that destination again I can save it in the memory for future use.It offers 4 modes - the first time I tested it out I chose "shortest route" from home to office, and it displayed almost exactly the route I'd have chosen.You get yard by yard voice instructions (so you don't have to look at the screen as you drive) and it corrects directions immediately if you take a wrong turning, and there's a handy "Repeat" button to get an instant repeat if you didn't hear an instruction.If you need a visual representation of where you are, there is a useful "3-d" view, down to lamp-posts and garbage cans.
Where Is Our Largest Technological Plan (16)
The White House Technology Advisor worked in the mankind largest plan until now, to install a fantastic communications and IT network of 100 Mb/s in 100 million houses in the next 10 years.
What Is A Secured Loan (17)
You can borrow any amount from £5,000 to £75,000 and repay it over any period from 5 to 25 years. You simply select a monthly payment that fits in your current circumstances.
What 8 (18)
Plus, you accrue no debt for this financing, as you essentially sell your accounts receivable for payment against the full value. Perhaps the idea of selling your revenue stream makes you nervous.
How To Change Your Car39s Motor Oil By Stephen Bucaro (19)
Don't over-tighten the filter. Follow the instructions above carefully! - The GM dual-overhead-cam EcoTec engine has an unusual oil filter located on top of the engine. Remove the engine air intake hose.
Multiple Channels Multiple Times (20)
That means repeating the message many times, and sending it through as many different channels as possible.For example, when one of my clients changed its benefits package to offer more choices, it used this strategy.
The Best Things In Life Are Rarely Things (21)
and already exists before us. We simply need to accept its challenge.The challenge is this: For one month, make a conscious effort to do what pleases you. Be proud of your success (but don’t brag), wear the clothes that make you comfortable and happy, eliminate the fear to dance, take that risk you’ve been holding back, and whatever you do.
Drivers Of SUVs Saving Big Money With Diesel Engines By ARA Content (22)
And today's diesel engines are electronically controlled to boost performance and fuel efficiency." However, the study found that despite diesel's known benefits, many Americans are resistant because they still have a negative perception of these engines, recalling the noisy and odorous diesel engines of the '70s.
Bankruptcy Basics (23)
Attorney fees are additional.Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves the liquidation of all your assets that are not exempt from the bankruptcy settlement. Exempt property may include automobiles, some household furnishings, and property needed for work-related use; for example if you were a mechanic the tools you use to perform your work would be exempt from the bankruptcy settlement.
Retreads The Highest And Best Use For A Worn Tire By ARA Content (24)
In addition, every tire that is retreaded is one less tire for our overcrowded landfills. "I don't know of any other recycled product that saves as much money for the end user as a retreaded tire.
South Beach Diet Effects On Sales (25)
George Weston Ltd. has halted the production of an Entenmann's baked goods factory in Northlake, Illinois in the process of cutting costs. The company produced bagels, pastry and other goods.
After The Sale By Kevin Schappell (26)
Understand when you need to change oil, filters, and other major things like timing belt and driveline fluids. Get used to operating the heating/AC controls and the radio so you do not have to fumble around and risk an accident while on the highway.
Permalink to 3 Tips for a Great Summer Developing Life Business While Having a Blast