5 Ways for Busy Entrepreneurs to Relax and Recharge
Being a dedicated business person comes with a lot of risks but also rewards. The stresses of entrepreneurship are plentiful and in order to endure the challenges of your work you should cut yourself some slack every so often. In order for your business to grow, you need to spend some time on yourself too, not only on your career. Here are some ideas on how you can take some time off, recharge and come to your work stronger than ever.
1. Book a wellness trip
Wellness vacations have become increasingly popular among businessmen and businesswomen, especially trips to Asia. Singapore is one of the most alluring places for busy entrepreneurs and they do not lack in wellness tourism. Spas and wellness centres are ever-present in Singapore and you will definitely recharge your batteries if you decide to spend your vacation there. Singaporeans are also great masseuses, offering a wide range of professional massages such as aromatherapy, deep tissue and acupressure massages. You may also try the very popular lymphatic massage in Singapore which will surely relax you for your next business venture.
2. Exercise more
Getting physical is one of the most effective ways to loosen up and release some stress. When we exercise we release endorphins which are hormones that positively affect our overall mood and make us more relaxed. Look into your local gyms and book a session with a personal trainer if you can, which will guarantee you have the workout most appropriate for you. If you’re not a fan of gyms, ordering some equipment online and making a small home gym may be the right fit for you.
3. Do some yoga
Yoga is said to be one of the best stress relievers and it comes with the advantage of being very low impact, meaning that it is perfect for all body types and fitness levels. If yoga interests you, try finding a class in your area. Yoga is a very diverse discipline so we are sure that you will find something yogi-ful that suits you. If you want to get the most out of your yoga session make sure to meditate for a while after your class. These 15 added minutes of peace and quiet will help you get your head in the game and prepare for incoming business hardships.
4. Be sure to unplug sometimes
A lot of entrepreneurs are on-call 24h a day. Whenever your employees need something you are there for them to answer and lead the group towards success. While this surely is commendable, you need to remember that you are a person too, a person in need of some time off the grid. Our advice is to mute your phone and set a timer to 10 minutes or a bit more if you need so and do not touch it until the timer goes off. No emails, no SMS and no phone calls allowed. During this time just close your eyes and breathe. You will be infinitely more focused after the timer sets off.
5. Listen to audiobooks
Consuming quality media is quite hard in the modern age and is especially harder when you’re a stressed-out business person. If you like to read but you don’t have time to do so because of your demanding leadership position you should look into the amazing world of audiobooks. The perfect way to incorporate them into your daily routine would be to listen to them while commuting to your office. You may choose some great self-improvement or self-help book that will get you into the right mindset for a successful day at work. If self-help isn’t what interests you, luckily there’s an audio version of almost every book so you don’t need to worry.
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