As the holiday season approaches, we know that as small business owners and organizations, you are gearing up for your busiest time of the year. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be incredibly stressful.
We’ve partnered with Small Biz Silver Lining to bring you some timely reminders about self-care, de-stressing, and redirecting your energy by better understanding your habits as a small business owner.
SMB De-Stress Guide
Click to view guide.The SMB De-Stress Guide is an excellent resource to help you manage stress during this hectic season. Here are a few key takeaways:
- The Struggle is Real - Identify the cause of your struggles. Daily challenges can be chalked up to those which society throws at us, our lifestyle (food, drink, sleep, etc.) choices, and how our bodies respond.
- Under Pressure - Consider when you hit the point where your stress escalates. How can you balance the need to fulfill basic requirements and maintain passion for your work?
- Caught in the Grind - There are so many hours in a week. Structure your week to work for you ahead of time to better balance your needs and health.
- Struggling Solo - It takes a village, right? Work with the people who help bring stability and calm to your life.
- Sticker Shock - Sometimes, it feels like meaningful help comes at a steep cost, but there is a lot you can do with less.
Small Business Owner Habit Quiz
If you’re not sure where you stand in terms of balancing your small business with your overall health, maybe start with the Small Business Owner Habit Quiz by Small Biz Silver Lining. It’ll ask you to evaluate everything from how well you define your goals, to managing your money, and more!
When you’ve finished with the quiz and reviewing the guide, please come back and let us know in the comments what you think! Did any of the information and resources provided resonate with you? What do you do to de-stress? We would love to know!