Take a Break

I know you're all gung-ho but when you catch yourself slowing down or losing energy or arguing about nonsense...take a break, already. No one said you had to build your fortune yesterday. No one said if it's not done by x, you're fired...why? Because you're your own boss now, that's why!  Isn't that part of what drove you to entrepreneur in the first place?  Isn't working on your own schedule and your most productive moments part of the motivation behind being able to make your own hours?  Don't wait for it to be full fledged.  Start now.  Goodness knows there have already been and are yet to come many long nights.  So if you're feeling drained or less than your best, hit the reset button, close the laptop and refresh.  Trust me: your own desire will tell you when you're ready to get back at it...and it'll be glorious.  I'm not saying be lazy...nope.  But do something for yourself and your health and your present happiness and well-being. Go do it!

How do you take a break and reset?

I run.  Or stretch. Or go to the beach and relax or write letters to friends.  I take photos or go exploring.  Anything that isn't business.  There's plenty of time for that :-). There should always be time for taking care of yourself.