Stop, Relax and Prosper � The Forgotten
Formula for Business Success
By Peter Farnsworth
Everyone�s looking for: the new angle, the undeveloped niche, the hidden
�vein of gold� just waiting to be mined. Anything seems possible if we
just work harder, better, faster than the next marketer waiting to capitalize
on an opening.
You know you can do it but you feel you need that extra effort, greater
insight, that flash of inspiration to just show you how. What if you could
just do a little more, a little faster, a little better ....
This is the mindset we have been programmed to accept. One of �more
effort = greater reward�. We believe that with constant effort and determination,
we will naturally attain our goals.
But this is only half the truth and, on its own, is a recipe for ultimate
failure. Sounds harsh? Well it should! That�s how we�ve been taught to
react.
We strive forward, working ever harder, searching ever deeper and pushing
ourselves, both physically and mentally, to an ever-increasing extent.
We stay that little longer at the PC, do that little bit more research,
read that extra report, filling ourselves with information, searching for
new ideas.
The result of all this unrealized pressure is �STRESS�.
Now, I hear you shouting at the screen, �I�m not stressed! I can work
hours without getting uptight and still perform. Who does this guy think
he is?�
Please allow me a moment to explain what I mean.
It is very true that we all need a certain amount of stress in order
to become motivated and grow; so what is the problem? We all have internal
stress-coping mechanisms that were originally developed to cope with potentially
life- threatening situations, the so called �fight or flight� response.
However, these biochemical changes are all too frequently brought into
play by other factors nowadays, from meeting deadlines or receiving bills
to worrying about the solution to a new project. When this occurs and the
body is placed in an almost constant state of alert, the adrenal glands
become depleted and we become tense, tired, irritable, even depressed and
especially unfocused and so less productive.
Almost all of our bodily functions can be affected. This includes: digestive
disorders, weakened immune system and a whole host of other physical problems.
We thought we were just working harder but in reality, when we reach
this point and are not releasing this tension, we are achieving less -
and that�s never a good state of play.
By allowing yourself the time, and I�m talking about just a few minutes
here, to stop, breathe deeply and relax effectively, you can soon reap
the rewards. You become more focused, more inspired, more effective and
more motivated.
Time is a commodity that is in short supply � use it effectively. Make
a powerful investment today - stop, relax and prosper.
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