We believe happiness is a choice you make.
And because we’re big fans of doing biz happier — so you can live happier — we’ve compiled a dozen ideas to create greater happiness in business.
[Sadly, a whopping 74% of entrepreneurs admit to being unhappy with their business. Being unhappy at work affects the rest of your life — which in turn affects your business. It’s a vicious cycle!]
If you’re ready for more happy, keep reading and click away!
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Start your day on the right note by waking up to your favorite song.
Michael Strahan, host of “Live with Kelly and Michael” and author of “Wake Up Happy” sets his morning alarm to play “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers.
Another option? Check out Pharrell’s 24hoursofhappy! (note: it’s temporarily on the fritz – check back again!)
Write your goals* every morning to remind yourself why you’re doing what you do. Make a list of things you want, dream and fantasize about in your favorite notebook. And journal about what you’ll do with all the money and fame you’ll have someday.
* Writing your goals improves the odds you’ll achieve them by 42% according to a study by Dominican University of California.
Change your “fear stories” to “love stories.”
Afraid to call a potential client? Reframe your thoughts from “what if they reject me?” to “they’d be lucky to work with me!” Or “there are plenty of fish in the sea!”
HINT: Think about what you would tell a friend if she were in your shoes and tell yourself that 🙂
Build your confidence with a “brag sheet” celebrating your accomplishments.
What magic do you spread? What’s unique about you? What achievements made you who you are today?
Print this beauty to give yourself the credit you deserve as a reminder of your purpose – and that you’re meant to serve others.
Don’t hold back!
Remind yourself what fresh air smells like.
Enjoy an afternoon escape to nature* and dream about what your business could be like.
Better yet, invite a colleague who will help you dream even bigger.
Do business in a way you LOVE!
Stop working so hard to squeeze yourself into a generic business model. You’ll “biz happier” when you do things your way.
Click to learn how to create a framework that’s unique to you.
Pay it forward.
You have more abundance than you might think. Donate a fraction of your revenue to people and causes that feed your spirit. It demonstrates faith that all will be well. If committing to a percentage feels like too much, start by leaving a random $5 (or $1) bill for someone to find.
Take a nap.
It’s been proven to increase your productivity by 34%!
Volunteer a few hours a month.
Teach English as a second language. Work at a pet shelter. A nursing home. Community garden. There are plenty of in-person and virtual options to choose from.
You’ll brighten someone’s day. And it will remind you what’s important in life.
Host a happy hour in your home or some other special space.
(I love my NYC patio for this.) Invite your existing clients and ask them to invite their colleagues for a fun networking session.
And if money’s tight, make it potluck!
Amp up your creative juices by learning something that’s not work-related.
Skiing. Sailing. Belly dancing. Photography. Singing. Sword fighting. Rock climbing. Playing guitar. Juggling. Fire eating…
(Probably not all at once, though 😉
Choose your happy.
Yes, it’s a choice!
And as an entrepreneur, you have the freedom to choose how you design and run your business.
Access this free webinar to learn how to “Biz Happier, Not Harder”
You’ll infuse fun, flow and freedom into your life —by injecting it into your business.
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