Welcome to Part 7 of our Everything Counts series! This week is such a fun and helpful combination of business and life tips from awesome professionals and rockstar humans! Read on for more info....
-EMPATHY IS A FINITE RESOURCE. PRACTICE DETACHED COMPASSION.---BE NICE, BUT ALSO CHOOSY WITH YOUR WORRIES. -Renée R. This quote from a dear soul sister hit me deeply. As an empath/highly sensitive person, this time lately has been really trying, as I'm always freaked out for...well, really everyone. This is a great reminder that, while we should always be kind, we must also always protect our hearts (and sanity) by keeping it in check.
-CREATE A SPACE THAT IS ALL YOUR OWN, EVEN IF IT'S JUST A CORNER OF THE ROOM. HAVE YOUR "COWORKERS" DO THE SAME. -Chelsea F, Chelsea B. Foster Coaching. As many of us are still sheltering in place and learning how to balance the whole shebang from home, I loved this tip from Chelsea (a productivity expert!) on how to honor that when living in potentially cramped makeshift office or living spaces with others. Whether it's for work, or just to catch your zen moment, having a designated area can be so helpful!
-DEVOTE THE FIRST HOUR OF YOUR DAY TO A HIGH-PRIORITY TASK. WHEN YOUR FIRST TASK LEAVES YOU FEELING ACCOMPLISHED, IT SETS THE TONE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY! -Tommy N, So Gold Marketing. Sooooo....maybe scrolling social media or getting lost in 10043983409283048 emails is not the best way to start the morning, hehe. Tommy & Sophie at So Gold are pros at, not only amplifying your social media to help your business and community, but at productivity and balancing the beauties of life.
-SPLIT RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS INTO TWO ROLES: QUEEN BEE (CEO) AND WORKER BEE. -Steph W, Steph Woods Learning Designer. I absolutely loved this tip from Steph to help us sort our task lists and prioritize them one at time! It's so easy to have "squirrel!" syndrome when running your business, going from task to task without focus, but remembering to put your different hats on and keep it scheduled can be so helpful!
-IN THE MORNING AND BEFORE BED, FOCUS ON THREE SMALL THINGS YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR THAT YOU'D USUALLY TAKE FOR GRANTED. -Lynnea H, The Abundance Company. It can be easy to think our "attitude of gratitude" has to be big, life changing things, but bringing it back to the basics (you're alive, you have food, a kitchen table, a bed to sleep in, someone to listen to you) can be so incredible for your mindset.
-SEND FIVE "THANK YOU" OR JUST "HELLO" CARDS THIS WEEK AND WATCH HOW IT LIGHTS YOU UP! -Steph D. We bonded a long time ago over our love of cards and stationary, and Steph makes an awesome point about how little random acts can bring joy to both the giver and recipient!
-EXERCISE YOUR MIND AND PUSH YOUR CREATIVITY BY TAKING PHOTO SAFARIS AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! LOOK FOR SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY. -Corinne, Corinne Cobabe Photography. What an awesome way to look at life! I love the phrase "photo safari," and making exploring where you live an adventure! Check out Corinne's work to see how she helps beautify life every day.
-TAKE TIME TO GO FOR A WALK EVERY SINGLE DAY, EVEN JUST FIVE MINUTES, TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM. -Dr Julie T, Silicon Valley Natural Health. It can be so easy to get caught up going from meeting to meeting or chore to chore, but getting in the fresh air and steps can do wonders for your physical, and mental, health!
-STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND TRY A TOTALLY NEW RECIPE THIS WEEK. -Gregg M. makes an excellent point! I don't know about you, but the past few weeks I've definitely gotten in a rut of recipes, so spicing it up (maybe literally?!?!) can help your overall health, and by shopping at farmers market or local chains, help small business owners too! (Psssst, Chrissy Tiegen's Cravings cookbook is big inspo for me this week!)
-EMPATHY IS A FINITE RESOURCE. PRACTICE DETACHED COMPASSION.---BE NICE, BUT ALSO CHOOSY WITH YOUR WORRIES. -Renée R. This quote from a dear soul sister hit me deeply. As an empath/highly sensitive person, this time lately has been really trying, as I'm always freaked out for...well, really everyone. This is a great reminder that, while we should always be kind, we must also always protect our hearts (and sanity) by keeping it in check.
-CREATE A SPACE THAT IS ALL YOUR OWN, EVEN IF IT'S JUST A CORNER OF THE ROOM. HAVE YOUR "COWORKERS" DO THE SAME. -Chelsea F, Chelsea B. Foster Coaching. As many of us are still sheltering in place and learning how to balance the whole shebang from home, I loved this tip from Chelsea (a productivity expert!) on how to honor that when living in potentially cramped makeshift office or living spaces with others. Whether it's for work, or just to catch your zen moment, having a designated area can be so helpful!
-DEVOTE THE FIRST HOUR OF YOUR DAY TO A HIGH-PRIORITY TASK. WHEN YOUR FIRST TASK LEAVES YOU FEELING ACCOMPLISHED, IT SETS THE TONE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY! -Tommy N, So Gold Marketing. Sooooo....maybe scrolling social media or getting lost in 10043983409283048 emails is not the best way to start the morning, hehe. Tommy & Sophie at So Gold are pros at, not only amplifying your social media to help your business and community, but at productivity and balancing the beauties of life.
-SPLIT RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS INTO TWO ROLES: QUEEN BEE (CEO) AND WORKER BEE. -Steph W, Steph Woods Learning Designer. I absolutely loved this tip from Steph to help us sort our task lists and prioritize them one at time! It's so easy to have "squirrel!" syndrome when running your business, going from task to task without focus, but remembering to put your different hats on and keep it scheduled can be so helpful!
-IN THE MORNING AND BEFORE BED, FOCUS ON THREE SMALL THINGS YOU ARE GRATEFUL FOR THAT YOU'D USUALLY TAKE FOR GRANTED. -Lynnea H, The Abundance Company. It can be easy to think our "attitude of gratitude" has to be big, life changing things, but bringing it back to the basics (you're alive, you have food, a kitchen table, a bed to sleep in, someone to listen to you) can be so incredible for your mindset.
-SEND FIVE "THANK YOU" OR JUST "HELLO" CARDS THIS WEEK AND WATCH HOW IT LIGHTS YOU UP! -Steph D. We bonded a long time ago over our love of cards and stationary, and Steph makes an awesome point about how little random acts can bring joy to both the giver and recipient!
-EXERCISE YOUR MIND AND PUSH YOUR CREATIVITY BY TAKING PHOTO SAFARIS AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD! LOOK FOR SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY. -Corinne, Corinne Cobabe Photography. What an awesome way to look at life! I love the phrase "photo safari," and making exploring where you live an adventure! Check out Corinne's work to see how she helps beautify life every day.
-TAKE TIME TO GO FOR A WALK EVERY SINGLE DAY, EVEN JUST FIVE MINUTES, TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM. -Dr Julie T, Silicon Valley Natural Health. It can be so easy to get caught up going from meeting to meeting or chore to chore, but getting in the fresh air and steps can do wonders for your physical, and mental, health!
-STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND TRY A TOTALLY NEW RECIPE THIS WEEK. -Gregg M. makes an excellent point! I don't know about you, but the past few weeks I've definitely gotten in a rut of recipes, so spicing it up (maybe literally?!?!) can help your overall health, and by shopping at farmers market or local chains, help small business owners too! (Psssst, Chrissy Tiegen's Cravings cookbook is big inspo for me this week!)
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