Posted by Sundi Hayes in 
The Beyond Burnout article from the September/October issue of PINK magazine had an amazing list of items to help you take it easy. The article was mainly for folks in Jobland but the list was awesome for business owners. Two of the points in particular are really great for me and I couldn’t wait to start doing them!
Let’s go backwards so I can save the best for last!
7 – Be proactive rather than reactive.
6 – Take a weekend break or a mini-vacation more often.
5 – Figure out your hourly worth and delegate tasks – at home or at work – that you don’t enjoy or that aren’t worth your time. (Of course this one is near and dear to my heart!)
4 – Say “No.”
3 – Take time for self-care, such as exercise, meditation, or relaxation with family and friends.
2 – Reach out and talk with other entrepreneurs. Share frustrations while using and building your network at the same time.
So, here we are at #1 and I L.O.V.E it.
1 – Develop a “stop-doing” list rather than a to-do list!
Now I’m all tingly. I’m a list-o-holic anyway so this is one I can’t wait to start!
It would work just like long-term goals, only in reverse. “By this date I want to outsource this and by this date I want to cross-source this.” Creating a list of when you will stop doing things could grow your business in a whole new way. Are you tingly too?
Nibbling away -
Sundi
