http://www.zenbusiness.net Learning Business - Taking The Smart & Easy Way Fri, 16 May 2008 06:41:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just as we develop negative thought patterns that are reinforced by negative language, there are often people in our lives who further reinforce these beliefs and literally bring us down by what they say and do. We all have friends who make us wince when they walk in. We know that ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/18-identify-the-people-who-cause-you-problems-and-do-something-about-them.html When you are feeling overwhelmed, out of control, depressed or negative, your conversation tends to be less than positive. This is when gossiping, moaning and complaining slip into the conversation. Unfortunately, after a while they become the norm. I have a client I meet with once a week. He spends the ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/17-gossiping-moaning-and-complaining%e2%80%94end-it-today.html I talk to a lot of small business owners around the world. Inter­estingly, no matter which country I'm in, there seems to be a common misconception that small business is supposed to be tough, otherwise you aren't doing it right. I call this ‘Small Business Syndrome', and I believe it ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/16-avoid-getting-caught-on-steamship-misery.html Make a list of the words that describe your life now and how you would like it to be in the future. This tip follows on from the last, but it is a little more specific about how you can change the way you think. In my experience, the people ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/15-what-words-describe-your-life-now-and-in-the-future.html I got into a nasty habit a while back. Whenever friends, colleagues or associates asked how I was, my standard response would be something along the lines of: ‘I'm so busy I can't do any more. It's ridiculous-I'm working really long hours, I'm not sure if I'm getting anywhere, and ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/14-make-a-list-of-the-negative-words-you-use-and-burn-it.html Limiting beliefs are very interesting. Most of us have inherited them from our parents or other influential people in our lives, or even from the media. These can be beliefs that stop us from excelling in life. I saw an extreme example of a limiting belief on a trip to Sri ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/13-what-are-the-limiting-beliefs-that-keep-your-life-out-of-control.html The words that come out of your mouth are as important as those you hear In this section I address the negative thoughts that we hold as true, often without even realising it, and how they are reinforced by and manifested in what we say and do. Often we think of ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/what-i-need-to-do-to-regain-balance-in-my-life.html To get back the balance that is missing in your life you will have to invest. This investment will be in the form of time, energy and money. Part of your investment in time will be taken up when you sit and plan what you want your life to be like. ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/12-be-prepared-to-invest-in-the-process.html Make a list of all the things you have always wanted to do but have never found enough time, money or energy for. I find this a very interesting exercise. It's your ‘life wish list', and what goes on it is entirely up to you. When we are feeling over­whelmed ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/11-what-are-the-things-you-have-always-wanted-to-do.html A big component in achieving balance between business and life is being healthy. Stress encourages poor health and most business owners are under a lot of stress. I suggest that you visit your chosen medical advisor and get a thorough check-up. Use it as a baseline. Where is your body at ... http://www.zenbusiness.net/10-visit-your-doctor-healer-or-naturopath.html