I must admit to being a little absent-minded recently. One project was taking up most of my thoughts and activity. In doing so, much of my routine ‘day-to-day’ assignments remained on the ‘back burner.’
Being ‘away’ from the routine has served a purpose though, it has shown me how much I get done each day!
During my early days in business, I found the routines taxing. Especially when left untended for a few days. I soon learned the importance of routine …
Today, many moons later. I’m still finding prioritising everyday events and tasks creates a kind of anxiety. This in itself clouds my ability to see any particular problem.
So? Today I name any problem or task and write it down. I declare it. I know many of my friends and colleagues use this same, simple routine.
What about you? Are there times when you find yourself struggling? Anxious because that one task is all you can think about?
Try naming the problem, say it out loud and write it down, by doing so we remove it from the forefront of the mind. It’s like talking to a listening ear, the act of sharing … makes for a great start!
By creating space we give ourselves room to solve any type of issue before it becomes a problem.
So what happens when we don’t have the luxury of a listening post? Or a friend who understands and is willing to listen?
Many of you will know that I’m a great advocate of regular meet-ups. I find these invaluable to come together with like-minded people who love to help and share.
During ‘networking’ we encourage people to declare a problem … large or small, something that may be causing anxiety, clouding their judgement.
For me, working for myself is a privilege. I learned to appreciate the freedom over the years. I’m accountable only to myself and this outweighs any alternative arrangement.
But, being the only one in the company can at times be a lonesome existence.
That’s where the regular business network helps. Anyone can take the first step and declare their needs, concerns and problems. With a supportive network, we’re able to seek reassurance and solutions from others. Most likely from people who have already experienced similar issues … and solved them!
There’s more. Through regular meetings, we develop close ties and friendships that last for years. Now isn’t that amazing?
‘people buy from people’
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