The end of the year is a stressful time for business owners and many others.

In the northern hemisphere, the end of the year is a time of cold and darkness, combined with the pressures of the “holiday season”; a time widely held to be stressful.

In the southern hemisphere it is a time of beaches, holidays, family togetherness; obligations that may distract from the goals and deadlines marked by the year’s end.

Feeling the Stress?

Here are some tips, paraphrased from my Tai Chi instructor, to help with managing any stress you may be feeling.

1. Do something today that your future self will thank you for. (Hint: Buy my book and do the work.)
2. Think about what is most important to you (Use the exercised in my book.)
3. Stick to a daily schedule. (Are you still thinking like a CEO with daily staff meetings?)
4. Nurture your body mind and spirit. (Did you put your big rocks in first?)
5. Take a walk. (You will be more creative when you take a break.)
6. Do less not more. (Review your goals)
7. Don’t sweat the small stuff. (Focus on your priorities)
8. Try something new (If what you have always done isn’t working…)
9. Slow down (If you are feeling overwhelmed, let go of something)
10. Be grateful.

Try any, or all, of these tricks and let me know how they worked for you.

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