Your employees are stressed. And it has nothing to do with the work you’re giving them or the office politics or whose cubicle is 2 inches bigger than anyone else’s. Well, okay, that last one may be causing some additional stress… But the truth is financial stress is on the rise, and there’s no way […]
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6 Simple, Reliable Steps for Entrepreneurs to Relieve Stress
As an entrepreneur, you simply can’t avoid all of the stress triggers in your life. However, what you can do is learn how to deal with it. In order to avoid the many health problems associated with stress, here are some of the steps you can take to relieve yourself of it. Improve Your Sleeping […]
10 Strategies for Managing the Stress of a Startup
One of the most common complaints I hear from entrepreneurs is that they are overwhelmed by the workload and stress of starting their company. Then there are the additional challenges of balancing the demands of family and friends. Having too much on your plate can turn your dream into a nightmare. Some people will tell […]
Furry Stress-Busters: Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Workplace
These days, attracting the best employees isn’t just about the money and the job: it’s about the perks. Of course, there’s no substitute for the basics, like a competitive salary, a good health plan, and a generous amount of PTO, but the extras can help entrepreneurs put their company at the top of the list […]
Reducing the Stress Factor
Whether you’re successfully part of an internal marketing team, at an agency or even a business owner – you’ve got a skill that you probably take for granted. You’re a master juggler. You can’t execute successful marketing today without that ability. You’re used to having lots of balls in the air and even if you […]
4 Ways to Cope with the Pressures of Leadership
The freedom of being a leader comes with hidden shackles: the ties you feel to your investors, supporters, employees and all of the other people you don’t want to let down. As a business leader myself, I know the feeling of being like a swan: maintaining a serene demeanor while paddling frantically beneath the surface. […]
7 Ways to Be Your Best in Business When Pressure Hits
We all face pressure in our lives, but there’s nothing like that of an entrepreneur facing customer crises and the competitive challenges of a new business. Don’t believe the myth that all you have to do to get rich is bring up an ecommerce website, and the money rolls in while you sleep. Most successful […]
How to Scale Your Business without Burning Out
Every entrepreneur would love to quickly scale up their business to the point where it was making significant revenues. That, of course, is easier said than done. To scale your business requires an incredible amount of time and effort, and a little bit of luck thrown in for good measure. Many well-meaning entrepreneurs have found […]
How to Manage Stress in the Workplace
Stress is a part of daily life, and it is quite normal to experience some amount of stress on a daily basis. However, when the level of stress becomes extremely high, it can interfere with daily activities. Stress can make it difficult to concentrate and focus on every-day tasks and it can impact your overall […]
3 Quick Ways to De-Stress at Work
I’m an anxious person. Name a situation, and I’m anxious about it. I have to meet a friend of a friend—I’m anxious. My boss asks for my opinion in a meeting—I’m anxious. Something causes me to deviate from my routine slightly—I’m anxious. Needless to say, I often feel the need to de-stress, and I’ve gotten […]
