3 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Chances are, you have a job. Perhaps even a stressful one. Add a family, a personal life and daily errands into the mix and your energy level can quickly become zapped. If you’re feeling worn out, tired and exhausted regularly, here are some simple ways you can channel hidden energy you didn’t know you had. Spoiler alert: They’re not caffeine.

1. Don’t Hold Your Breath
When we are stressed, we tend to inhale quickly and hold our breath. Don’t do that. Really, it’s bad. Try “diaphragmatic breathing”; it’s the same technique taught by yoga instructors worldwide. Simply sit straight up with good posture, put one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. Inhale slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth. As you breathe, you’ll feel your stomach expand, meaning your diaphragm is filling your lungs with air. Good job. Now rest and repeat.

2. Ditch the Second Cup
Coffee is notorious for being the fuel behind a quick pick-me-up, but drinking several cups a day can lead to burnout. As in crash and burn. Wean your way down to one cup a day. If you’re hooked on the flavor, try a great-tasting tea blended with chicory, carob or roasted barley.

3. Recharge Your Batteries
This means eat more alkaline-forming foods. Good eats like figs, leafy greens, almonds and cantaloupe are staples of alkaline-based diets and have been proven to prevent aliments like kidney stones and osteoporosis. Plus, they’re often recommended to treat a lack of energy. Oh, and they taste good—which is always a plus.

The Miracle of Personal Development by Jim Rohn

Last week, we gave you a glimpse into the biography of Jim Rohn, America’s foremost business philosopher. This week Jim shares his passion, personal development, and how it’s changed the lives of thousands he’s coached over the years.

“One day my mentor said to me, ‘Jim, if you want to be wealthy and happy, learn this lesson well: Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.’ Since that time I’ve been working on my own personal development. And I must admit this has been the most challenging assignment of all. Personal development lasts a lifetime and teaches us that to have more than you’ve got, you must become more than you are. It’s the great axiom of life.”

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Essential Tips for Opening a Small Business

Small-business owners are the backbone of America’s entrepreneurial spirit. Just make sure you have all your bases covered before you dive into the uncharted. Let’s assume you already have a great idea—here are the next steps to making sure your endeavor is a positive and profitable experience.

Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan
Right behind having the desire to start your own business, having a dedicated and comprehensive business plan is paramount. A strong plan will give you a better understanding of your industry, its structure, your target market and the capital required to get off the ground.

Get Registered.
The fun part is naming your business. The mandatory part is contacting your secretary of state’s office for all the necessary registration paperwork. It’s important to note that starting your own company means applying for an employee identification number—find out if you need one when getting all your ducks in a row.

Get Insured
This may seem like we’re stating the obvious, but you’d be surprised how often new-business owners neglect this point. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to manage risk and protect your startup against disaster, litigation and any unforeseen hiccups as they arise.

Location, Location, Location
A 2001 survey noted that close to 60 percent of the fastest-growing companies were started at home. That said, you might want to consider saving the cash for leasing office space and make your home office more conducive to your tasks at hand. Furnishings, equipment and accessories can go a long way to making a spare bedroom feel like a corner office.