I believe we need to be our business everyday - be it for 5 minute or for a few hours. Here are my tips to accomplish that:
- Everyday you should get up, shower, do your hair/makeup and dress prepared for business. Even if you are staying home to watch the kids. This is an important task because not only does it put business on your brain but should you have to run out to send a fax or make some photocopies then you are prepared to be that business person should you talk with anyone. Therapists believe that you find a sense of self worth and importance when you practice a basic routine everyday. Now I am not suggesting that you put a fancy business suit on and then go scrub your kitchen floors. I believe there is such a thing as business casual - a nice blouse with comfy pants, simple earrings and casual hair with minimal makeup.I also think this routine should be something you could easily accomplish in a short amount of time. Even if you do all of this and then go and sit down with your cuppa something that's fine. Just get business ready everyday!
- I think that in this industry we need to be comfortable talking to people and we need to learn that well! Therefore I suggest that you should speak with 3 new people everyday. You don't have to give them your business run down just simply learn to talk to people and learn to create relationships. Try talking to the next telemarketer; (She says, "Hi Martha this is Nonsense company and I would like to know if you need our nonsense product? You could say, "Well I do not believe I need your product but I would love to ask you a question." she may hang up or she may say, "OK, what is your question?" you might say, "How is your day going? Mine is going pretty good" then lead the conversation where you will from there <Forming relationships> When the Realtor comes to your door and asks if you want to sell you could say"No not now but I would love to show you something." give him a catalogue with a gift. There are tons of opportunities to say a few simple words to people so STEP OUT and find those opportunities!!
- I truly believe in what goes around comes around and by that I mean that our world does not have enough people doing good things out there. The power of paying it forward is huge and I highly recommend that we all do this everyday. The guy at the coffee counter does not have enough change - pay for his coffee!(then give him a biz card) Someone is standing on the sidewalk looking very confused - stop and offer assistance/advice. A mom struggles to get all 3 of her kids together - so go help her. These unselfish acts are the humane side of ourselves and in our busy world this side is disappearing very fast. So now we have to actually take time to make that side of us reappear. Practice finding ways to pay it forward no matter how small. Even if you send a Hostess a note because you heard she had a bad day or you take the time to thank the many people in our lives that contribute something to our world each and everyday! Just be humble enough to know that you are not an island and that everyone needs someone at some point in their day!
Those are the 3 things I think we should all do each and every day! They do not have to be complicated or take up a ton of time. Once you have done them for a few weeks they will be a more intimate part of your day and it will become so natural to do. Our business, friends, family, home life and community demand a lot from us which is easy to see but there is no reason we can't do all that we want to do and a tiny bit of business too! Step out there and let your business face shine even if it is just for a few minutes!! Watch our blog for a way to coordinate your business life in small daily ways! Remember....
Life is too short.........so go out and Party!
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