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You’ve read it all before. The motivational guides, the inspiring speeches, the lectures from successful businessmen telling you to grab the bull by the horns and take no prisoners in your working life. Of course, some of this advice is absolutely fantastic when it comes to business matters. Listening to the experts, and those people who have suffered through adversity can really fuel your action if you let it. Just as long as you realize that discipline is more important to build than simple, transient motivation.
However, there is something that most people don’t mention. In order to jump onto this “chariot of success”, you must be fit for it. Being ‘fit’ isn’t a decision you make. Often it’s a habitual set of self-care techniques. In other words, you need to know how to care for yourself before caring for a massive project. You must be able to take care of your personal matters at all times before anything else.
Personal Matters > Business Matters
It might be your dream to open a new business, but your health needs fixing first. It might be that pushing forward to achieve new things will mean you need to be healthy, lest you fall into lethargy and generated illnesses. Of course, this perspective can often lead to the mindset of ‘I’ll start this when I’m ready,’ but that’s just as damaging as going ahead without being prepared.
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You must pay attention to your personal matters.
In order to strike a great middle ground, you need to realize that your business matters will always come second to your personal matters. We’re talking about the essentials, not how many vacations you take each year or the quality of the massage you’re to receive today. If you want to pay your dues you can, but be sure you take care of or manage any of the following first:
Family
Of course, family issues always come first. If you or someone in your family is suffering from bad health effects, lessening your career ambition for now, or opting to work in a renewed schedule will definitely be more helpful for you. Of course, sometimes it might mean pausing your career efforts to stay at home and take care of yourself or family member. If working for your family is your main priority, be sure to stay present when they really need you. This might mean lessening your overall income and reducing your general quality or luxury of life. One thing that I have learned, is that the attendance, love, and support you give to your family is more important than any business matters.
And of course, steps like this may not need to be taken. For example, in the event of loss, someone might find that absorbing themselves in work can help distract themselves from the tragedy of that recent occurrence.
But is that the most healthy option?
Not always. It may seem difficult, but really there’s no shame in taking a little time off work to get your thoughts together. You can always come back when your ready and you will have a much healthier mind. As well as, be rest assured that you have taken care of your personal matters.
Finances
Work can often be impeded by your financial situation. Taking the time to hunker down and work hard can sometimes be impeded if you’re really struggling to make ends meet. If you’re stuck in plenty of debt, it might not be worth taking that business risk. But instead, using your current situation to wisely plan your way out of it. Your finances matter, and so taking the time to ensure that they take precedence of your business matters and desires can help you live more appropriately, and thrive in the best way possible.
Distraction
Distraction can be a big difficulty than many competent workers have to deal with on a daily basis. It might be that prioritizing these issues could be something you would help you best adapt yourself to your work. Not everyone feels distraction in the same way, neither is it always caused in the same manner. For example, it might be that a personal health issue is causing you pain or discomfort. Or for some of us, it may be that cute boy at the gym each day keeping us from getting our full workout in.
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Or it could potentially be an underlying health issue or condition, which should be considered before coming into work each day. Ensuring these issues are met with a sustainable option, and that you take the time off work you need to make sure it works out as least stressful as possible.
Keep It Personal
Regardless of how awesome the money, time, or people in your job might be. You must always put your personal matters over your business matters. Because if not, it will be difficult to reach your fullest potential with this setback.
So, I hope you use these simple tips, they will help make sure your personal matters are always sure to take precedence over your business interests.
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6 Comments
Great post! People before money. Sometimes we could all use the reminder.
Many of us definitely get blind-sided by the rewards too often.
I think you are right – to be successful in business, you need to have yourself taken care of!
Yes! It is essential to take care of yourself first 🙂 Thanks for reading Pam!
Yes. Yes. Business is just business. If you succeed in business at the expense of family, you will ultimately lose.
Exactly right Christa! Thanks for stopping by and reading 🙂
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