| Whether we choose to call ourselves | | | | Benefits - |
| entrepreneurs, self-bossers, or blissfully | | | | *Rejuvenation of mind and body |
| unemployed, we all need to maximize our | | | | *Gives internal organs a chance to detoxify and |
| efficiency, increase our daily energy, and care for | | | | cleanse themselves |
| ourselves on several levels. The 5 tips below will | | | | *Restores the body's natural energy and rhythm |
| propel you forward toward a healthier vocational | | | | *Promotes clarity of mind and thought |
| life. | | | | 4. Self-Time - turn "them" off - emails, cell phone, |
| 1. Think Nutritional Plan, NOT Diet | | | | Blackberries, t.v., radio |
| A diet is associated with deprivation. A nutritional | | | | You're a devoted, dedicated self-bosser who still |
| plan is choosing the right foods so your body and | | | | needs re-grouping time. Tell the key people in |
| mind can operate at maximum efficiency. As a | | | | your life of your decision to turn off your gadgets |
| self-bosser, you have freedom to plan your | | | | for a certain time each week. |
| weekly meals much in the same way you started | | | | If you're a single parent, it may be possible to |
| your own business. You didn't go into business | | | | trade time with another self-bosser parent. Have |
| haphazardly; you proactively planned, purchased | | | | a set time one day a week to remove yourself |
| the right equipment, and had a vision of what you | | | | from the cyber-world and all things electronic, |
| wanted your business to become. Here are some | | | | even for an hour. Take a walk, go for a swim |
| simple changes to proactively plan your nutritional | | | | (weather permitting of course), or cook |
| program:o Choose fresh produce and food | | | | something if that is your happy place. Take time |
| products.o Combine a portion of protein and carbs | | | | to do something just for you. |
| with each meal. Eat carb portions the size of your | | | | Benefits - |
| fist and protein portions the size of your palmo | | | | *Renewed energy |
| Graze throughout the day, eating 5-6 smaller | | | | *Refreshed mind |
| meals instead of 3 big ones.o Water. Water. | | | | *Gives your ears and eyes a rest |
| Water. At least two 32-oz sippers a day | | | | *Greater sense of autonomy and power |
| Benefits - | | | | 5. Personal/Spiritual Meditation - it's worth the time |
| *Feel better overall | | | | to stay balanced |
| *A higher metabolism will cause you to burn | | | | Whatever your religion or belief system |
| calories more efficiently | | | | (everyone has one), it's important to spend time |
| *Your energy and strength will be steadier during | | | | cultivating it. Take a few minutes every day for |
| the day | | | | personal reflection or spiritual meditation - learn to |
| 2. Exercise/Stretch the EZ Way | | | | develop a quiet mind. Feel stress leave your body. |
| Being a self-bosser means you have the freedom | | | | Read the Bible or other spiritual meditative book |
| to go to the gym when you want to. It also | | | | to gather some wisdom. |
| means you can creatively create your own | | | | Meditation encourages us to have a positive view |
| exercise program without leaving your home. | | | | of the world and helps us release anxiety and |
| Benefits - Exercise | | | | stress. Your entrepreneurial endeavors will reach a |
| *Decrease body weight and body fat % | | | | higher level because of the insights you gain during |
| *Builds healthy muscles, bones, and joints | | | | your personal meditation time. |
| *Improves psychological well-being | | | | Benefits - |
| Benefits - Stretching: | | | | *Inner peace |
| *Increases flexibility | | | | *Improved health and overall sense of well-being |
| *Improves range of motion for joints | | | | *Inner discovery |
| *Promotes better posture and relieves stress | | | | *Develop concentration & focus |
| 3. Sleep - Yes, you need it! | | | | To be your best entrepreneurial self, put these |
| As a self-bosser, you are the Janitor, the CEO, | | | | five simple tips into action to fuel yourself, stretch |
| the Administrative help, and Accounting dept. | | | | yourself, rest yourself, quiet yourself, and renew |
| Proper project planning will allow you to pace | | | | yourself. My guess is you will find your creativity |
| yourself with enough time to successfully | | | | increase, your productivity will gain speed, and |
| complete your projects. | | | | your soul of success will soar. |