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)
For that matter, you're about to risk your time and financial future on a project - how much information do you want to have? Step one:1. Become expert in your project.
Brand Your Consulting Brilliance (2)
Be relentless in your client retention efforts. 2. Discover a distinct advantage that will set you apart from competitors. Start by articulating your 'unique marketing proposition,' a statement of all of the qualities and characteristics that set your services apart in the marketplace.
Are You Too Busy For Your Kids (3)
Make family activities a priority and plan around them rather than fitting them in at the end of the day or week when you are tired. It also helps if you get support from home and also have some support and recognition at work that you have a family at home that needs your energy and attention.
Getting Software Developed For Your Business (4)
Quite a few have told me heard horror stories about how they wound up with large bills and little or nothing to show for it. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be hard to choose an software developer; I've developed four questions you need to ask when you're choosing a developer.
Build Don’t Blow Your Annual Bonus (5)
(NC)—More and more companies are incorporating a bonus structure into compensation programs. Bonuses are generally based on performance and are tax advantageous for companies.If you're one of the fortunate ones who will receive a bonus this year, what will you do with it?"The key to using your bonus wisely is to find the right balance for you," says Linda Put, a CIBC Imperial Service financial adviser based in Surrey, B.C.
Small Business Ideas Your Image Can Lose You Business (6)
Whereby a clean and tidy area portrays harmony and control.Small Business Ideas - Points to PonderDo you and your people dress appropriately? How is the telephone answered? Is your environment uncluttered or does it look like an earthquake zone?
The Car Insurance Rate Calculation Explained By Andrew Bowen (7)
The Car Insurance quote you get through the http://www.acceptdirect.co.uk website will look at lots of different Car Insurance prices from lots of companies. That way you can get the best possible price for your profile.Copyright (c) 2004 Accept Direct Limited http://www.acceptdirect.co.uk Andrew Bowen is the CEO of Accept Direct Limited.
Universal Success Secrets Shared (8)
You are the reflection of the five people you associate with most, and your income is the average of those five people. Choose your friends wisely. 16. A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL.
Tips To Energize Your Presentations (9)
You can ask your audience to say a word that describes their week. Give them something else to talk about other than business when the meeting breaks. Setup small groups or dyads to discuss issues.
Start Up Your Passion Startup Ideas From My HomeBased Business Advisor (10)
Write it down. What are your natural talents? Write them down, too.What expertise do you have from your job? What do you do every day automatically, without thinking about it?
What Are Ringtones (11)
The software runs on a computer, and once the tune is perfected it can be transferred to the phone via a data cable. Suggested ringtone composition software can be found at:Ringtone Software - http://www.ring-tone-software.comNotePage, Inc.
Successful Small Businesses Use PR (12)
Getting that finished message to the right eyes and ears is your next challenge. And that means selecting the right communi- cations tactics, and you have dozens of them available to you.
On ‘Long Side The Head Of Human Resources’ - The Leadership Imperative (13)
When we perceive the simple center in the seemingly complex, we can change our world in powerful new ways. Albert Einstein perceived the simple E=MC2 in the complexities of physical reality and changed the history of the 20th century.
Time Management How To Have Productive Meetings (14)
The CEO who chairs the meeting is not assertive enough to keep them on track.. He's also a 'waffler'. Most of the managers sit there, bored out of their brains for a majority of the time.
Newer Articles Highlighter:
Avoiding Credit Card Traps (1)
Be sure to use the company’s preprinted envelope when sending your payment. These envelopes allow the pre-printed bar code to be scanned by the post office so that it can be delivered more efficiently.If you’ve counted on those few extra days from the time you mail your check and the time the check clears your bank, beware!
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)
The Partnering For Your Success coaching program is geared towards those folks who want or need to change their financial situation. This is a unique program where you work with Chuck and Sue for one full year.
Internet Provides Wealth Of Information On Car Maintenance By ARA Content (4)
"Now, automotive tires and batteries are two more areas where sears.com can help consumers make fact-based decisions for major purchases." The "Automotive Advisor" section of the site offers information on buying, maintenance, safety and more -- ideal as owners prepare their vehicles for winter driving.
Show Your Prospects How Much Enthusiasm You Have For Your Product And Business (5)
You can refund their money, give them a discount, give them a free gift, solve the problem quickly, etc.4. Make your customers get excited about your business and they will tell their friends.
Are You Set Up For Success (6)
Yes, I said write them down.Be sure to set your goals realistically. Goals should be reachable. If you set unrealistic goals, then don’t meet them you are setting yourself up for failure.
High Interest Rate Auto Loans (7)
AND GUESS WHAT? The majority of the time, the incentive interest rates on the balance transfers are EXTREMELY low; sometimes zero percent for up to 6 months to a year.
9 Things You Must Do To Maximize Your Chances Of Obtaining A Small Business Loan (8)
This will act as reassurance for the lender. If you’re not prepared to put up some aspect of security, then why should they?5. You will need to include your business plan which will serve to answer essential questions relating to management capabilities, information about the market you operate in.
Tips For FirstTime Homebuyers (9)
"That way potential homeowners can review all of their options with an experienced professional and they'll understand exactly what they can afford before they start looking for a home."Information provided by BMO Bank of Montreal.
Why And How To Work With A Consultant (10)
Remain flexible about the deadline, if possible, and realize that a fast-approaching deadline may impact the price quoted by the consultant. Expect the consultant to prepare a project outline that meets this timeline.
5 Things You Must Do To Fail In Business (11)
If you are starting your business or currently being miserably unsuccessful, you might want to read on.No doubt that most entrepreneurs want to succeed in business and I wont argue that failing is on the top of the do list for anyone.
The Art Of Being Specific Encourages Focus (12)
As long as keep doing that it makes my days less stressful and I accomplish more. It has been difficult to start and keep that habit going but the benefits have been very rewarding.
Virtual Assistance Higher Productivity (13)
By using any of the communication devices available today (ie. phone, fax, email, etc), projects can be accomplished without ever having to meet face to face. And, with the growing ease of the Internet, finding a VA almost anywhere in the world is quite simple to accomplish as well.
BOOK REVIEW Performance Of Financial Institutions Efficiency Innovation Regulation By Patrick T Harker And Stavros A Zenios (14)
Zenios) is a Professor at the University of Cyprus.The aim of the book is to examine whether financial intermediaries operate efficiently on a worldwide basis. Due to the fact that the book is written by two academics, it is a well-researched book with many real life examples involving financial institutions in various countries.The book is dividend into various sections such as: What drives the performance of financial institutions; Drivers of performance: Identification, Specification & Measurement; Environmental drivers of performance and finally, performance and risk management.Though the book is well written it is more geared towards persons involved in research in the financial management sector rather than your ordinary layman.
Never Get Lost Again - Map Reading Is A Thing Of The Past By Niall Kennedy (15)
These can be in built-up urban areas and remote locations all over California. I often had problems finding my way, even with detailed instructions. I spent as much time parked and reading maps than I did driving.Then I bought a RoadMate and within hours I felt I would never get lost again.
Where Is Our Largest Technological Plan (16)
e-Management 19. TeleCommuter (home work)20. All IT processing and storage through distant data centers 21. An estimated 1,000,000 new companiesand more e-Xs that you can imagine. In every moment that I thought of this plan, I lamented two things: first, to be 73-years old and probably cannot accompanies him in the next 30 years, and second, the dozens of technological ideas that I could suggest.And then the September 11 happened, the main national priority moved to security matters, the investments - government and privates - moved to another directions and the people worried more about the moment than with the future.But in order to survive, without the smallest doubt we need this technological plan in order to maintain the world technological hegemony of the United States in the next 30-40 years and as a result, our world economic hegemony.
What Is A Secured Loan (17)
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.
What 8 (18)
Buying or leasing new equipment (anticipated return in additional sales). New marketing campaign (anticipated additional revenue). After you total the increased income generated by implementing this strategy, you can easily see the real benefit.
How To Change Your Car39s Motor Oil By Stephen Bucaro (19)
This is critical! When the vehicle is running, the oil pump puts the oil under pressure. If you don't install the oil filter tight enough, the oil will come gushing out.
Multiple Channels Multiple Times (20)
Abbott writes and publishes Abbott's Communication Letter. Each week subscribers receive, at no charge, a new communication tip that helps them lead or manage more effectively. Click here for more information: http://www.CommunicationNewsletter.comabbottr@managersguide.com
The Best Things In Life Are Rarely Things (21)
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)
These bigger vehicles burn high amounts of fuel, which not only puts a dent in drivers' wallets, but also increases the country's dependence on foreign oil. Ironically, the MarketFacts study shows that fuel economy is an important issue for SUV and pickup drivers.
Bankruptcy Basics (23)
Exemption amounts vary from state to state.Under this plan the court appoints a trustee to handle the liquidation of your non-exempt property. The trustee can sell or turn over your property to your creditors.
Retreads The Highest And Best Use For A Worn Tire By ARA Content (24)
When you add these savings into the natural resources that are saved and the positive impact this has on the environment, using retreads is a win, win solution for both the transportation industry and the environment," said Martin Bozarth, executive director of the International Tire & Rubber Association.
South Beach Diet Effects On Sales (25)
The company produced bagels, pastry and other goods. The flat-bread maker Damascus Bakeries substituted the flour wih grains such as flax, soy and added oat fiber. Healthy sandwich roll-ups with reduced amount of carbs resulted and a high fiber content.Citrus producers introduce low-carb drinks.
After The Sale By Kevin Schappell (26)
If you bought a car with an automotive transmission there will be a dipstick for the transmission fluid also. Find the spare tire and jack. Make sure you know where to jack the car when changing a tire and how to remove the spare when you need it.
Permalink to 3 Tips for a Great Summer Developing Life Business While Having a Blast