Having trouble sleeping? That’s a common story among business owners- especially with all the bad news we are hearing about the economy. Each of us will have dozens of reasons to worry the night away and get little rest, but it never helps in the long run. So how do you stop this pattern?
Hoping and wishing for the day when you have no worries- is just that- a hope and a wish. The nature of business is that worries will continue to be there- the key is in how you learn to manage these worries.
The suggestion that I have found works best for me and my advisory clients is to create a worry journal. Write down all of those thoughts swirling around in your head before bed- get it out on paper and don’t hold back. Large worries, small worries- they all have a place in this journal. Close it and put it away in a desk drawer.
Then take this exercise to the next level by writing an achievement journal. Write about all that you have done to reach your goals and make your dreams happen. Pat yourself on the back and focus on the positive. When you feel you are ending on a high note that makes you feel satisfied, mindfully close the journal and keep it close to your bed.
By ending each day with positive thinking rather than focusing on your worries, you should see an improvement in the quality and quantity of sleep you are getting.
Forgetful Fridays Lesson #5- Clear your mind, get some sleep.
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