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Reduce Professional Stress

1/10/2021

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If you’re an entrepreneur or busy professional, chances are you know a thing or two about stress. We need to reduce professional stress. Everyone experiences stress at one level or another. However, when you have a seemingly endless list of daily responsibilities, the pressure can quickly mount up. In addition, stress perpetually leaves you feeling overwhelmed. Your natural response may be to “suck it up” and keep moving. However, operating under such tremendous stress will ultimately hinder your productivity and limit your potential—not to mention the harm to your health.

​If you want to manage and relieve your stress amid a busy work life and start working toward your goals more efficiently, consider these quick stress-reduction tips:

Explore Funding

​One of the most significant stressors for many entrepreneurs is money. Therefore, if you have a cash flow problem, consider applying for financing. There are many options for small business funding. In addition, obtaining funding can help you in several ways. For example, working capital can allow you to add inventory, hire workers, and acquire much-needed equipment. Above all, finding the right financing can help ease your mind and make it possible to achieve your goals faster.

Get a Developer

Having a great website that makes your business stand out is essential. However, it’s yet another thing to cause worry. That’s where outsourcing a developer comes in. For instance, you can bring in a freelance web developer to help you build a full-on eCommerce website that does everything your customers need it to do. 

Start Delegating to Reduce Your Stress

​This one can be tough as a small business owner.  Ultimately you are responsible for your company’s success or failure. However, it’s vital to have workers you can trust and trust those workers with tasks you shouldn’t be doing. Above all, if you’re not delegating tasks so that you can focus on running the business, there’s not much point in having employees.

Make Time for Yourself

Everyone knows that having a little bit of time to themselves does them good. Still, many entrepreneurs and professionals neglect personal time. In other words, they can’t imagine having the time for it. But here’s the thing: there will never be the time for it unless you make it.

Decide to take a hiking trip over the weekend or take the family to the beach for a few days. In addition, set aside an hour each day to do something for yourself. For instance, exercising, taking an arts and crafts class, or anything else that helps you to de-stress and take your mind off work can be a good thing.

​Making time for yourself could also involve creating an at-home workspace that allows you to get your work done comfortably. While comfortably working may not seem as fun as a hiking trip or a vacation, creating an area where you feel productive and comfortable will help you in the long run. So, outfit your workspace with comfy furniture, a nice desk, and decor that enables you to feel at ease. Above all, when it’s time to sit down and get some work accomplished, you’ll be more productive.

Actually Unplug

When you do take time with yourself and your loved ones, devote your attention to what you’re doing. Don’t keep your mind back at work while you’re supposed to be enjoying time away; be in the present. One practical way to achieve this is to commit to not checking your emails or answering phone calls or texts. Pick a time in the day to reply to messages. Above all, if it’s not a matter of urgency, don’t respond until the designated time. 

​Being a small business owner or professional is stressful. It’s imperative to find a way to reduce professional stress so that you can be happy and productive. Remember to investigate business financing and consider bringing in a web developer to improve your website. Also, delegate tasks to others, and spend time away from work where you unplug from your responsibilities. Above all, keep an open mind to other ways you can reduce stress and work more efficiently.

Randy Johnston

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    Ward Blatch
    Ward provides consulting and training services as the Managing Director of K2E Canada Inc. He joined K2E Canada in 2005 and is responsible for the Canadian operations of this international consulting group, which provides professional development technology education for accountants across Canada and the US. Ward lives in rural Nova Scotia and can be reached at ward@k2e.ca.

    Alan Salmon
    Alan Salmon is recognized as Canada’s leading analyst in the area of accounting technology. He has nearly 35 years of business, management systems, education and journalism experience, has a degree in Science and an Advanced Teaching Certificate from the University of Toronto. Alan has now retired from teaching and lives in Brampton, Ontario with his wife Nancy. He can be reached at alan@k2e.ca

    Tommy Stephens
    Tommy is one of the shareholders in K2 Enterprises, affiliating with the Firm in 2003 and joining as a shareholder in 2017. At K2, Tommy focuses on creating and delivering content and is responsible for many of the Firm's management and marketing functions. Tommy resides in the metro Atlanta area. You may reach him at tommy@k2e.com.

    Randy Johnson
    Randy is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and writer with over 40 years experience in Strategic Technology Planning, Accounting Software Selection, Paperless, Systems and Network Integration, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Development and Management, Process Engineering and outsourced managed services. Randy can be reached at randy@k2e.com

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