It is amazing at how an attitude can change everything. Being in a negative environment can really make people be angry, short-tempered, or sad. The bad vibe rubs off on everyone that comes in contact with it. It can make the even cheery person upset.
Consider the results if there was a positive environment. Those in a bad mood would be affected by the positive surroundings. It would build a good workplace for those working or visiting.
Now consider how one person can affect the environment they are in. Being the positive person in the negative workplace can really help change the mood. Your joyfulness can spread to others. You can change the environment for unhappy to happy if you don’t let the negative feelings affect you.
Brad Harmon is the President at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (www.firststarcapital.com). Brad is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.
First Star Capital is a commercial lender with a specialty focus in equipment financing and leasing. Our clients include businesses from a range of industries throughout the country. We are dedicated to timely actions and the ultimate success of our customers. First Star values your business and will go above and beyond the call of duty to exceed expectations. For more information go to www.firststarcapital.com.
Showing posts with label thankfulness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thankfulness. Show all posts
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Keep Stress Low
Keeping stress low is very important to your health. Stress can affect you mentally, physically, or emotionally. In the business world, it is hard to completely avoid stress, but you can work hard in keeping it at a minimum.
Stress without relief causes many physical symptoms, like headaches, upset stomachs, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, a lowered immune system, and problems sleeping. Stress can also lead to short tempers, depression, panic attacks, or anxiety. Constant stress has been linked to heart disease, cancer, lung problems, and more.
Recognizing stress can be difficult sometimes. Noticing its symptoms is the first step. The second step is to take action.
Here are a few things that you can do to help reduce stress in your life:
It may be difficult at first to see the stress and act against it. It is well worth the effort though. Reducing your stress will help you to be a happier, healthier person.
Brad Harmon is the President at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (www.firststarcapital.com). Brad is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.
Stress without relief causes many physical symptoms, like headaches, upset stomachs, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, a lowered immune system, and problems sleeping. Stress can also lead to short tempers, depression, panic attacks, or anxiety. Constant stress has been linked to heart disease, cancer, lung problems, and more.
Recognizing stress can be difficult sometimes. Noticing its symptoms is the first step. The second step is to take action.
Here are a few things that you can do to help reduce stress in your life:
- Don't take on more than you can handle.
- Practice time management.
- When stressed about having a lot of projects, don't look at the big picture. Try to work with "bite-sized pieces."
- Reduce the things that stress you.
- Get enough sleep.
- Listen to relaxing music. Classical and new age music proves to be more calming than rock or rap music.
- Eat well and exercise.
- Practice breathing exercises.
- Take breaks. It is good to stop working, even for 10 minutes, to think about something completely different. Breaks will help refresh your mind.
- Be thankful. This one is always helpful because as you get caught up in all the things that bother you, it can be relieving to look at all the things that are a blessing in your life.
It may be difficult at first to see the stress and act against it. It is well worth the effort though. Reducing your stress will help you to be a happier, healthier person.
Brad Harmon is the President at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (www.firststarcapital.com). Brad is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Being Thankful
Sometimes as business owners we can get caught up with all of the negative aspects of our work week. Although it is good to look at the bad to improve your company, try not to dwell on it. It will affect the way you see things which, in turn, hurts your business.
This Thanksgiving, consider all of the good that comes from your work. It will keep you focused on the positive in your life. Try making a list of things you are truly thankful for, such as health, prosperity, or support from your family, coworkers, or community. The list could even include smaller things, like enjoying the people you work with, your landlord being easy to work with, or your excellent cup of coffee in the morning. Thinking on these things will help put any negatives in perspective.
Being thankful will also help your business. Thankfulness breeds joyfulness. A joyful business owner, boss, and employee will help make and maintain good customer relationships.
At First Star Capital, we congratulate and encourage you in your business. We hope you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year.
Brad Harmon is the President at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (http://www.firststarcapital.com/ ). Brad is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.
This Thanksgiving, consider all of the good that comes from your work. It will keep you focused on the positive in your life. Try making a list of things you are truly thankful for, such as health, prosperity, or support from your family, coworkers, or community. The list could even include smaller things, like enjoying the people you work with, your landlord being easy to work with, or your excellent cup of coffee in the morning. Thinking on these things will help put any negatives in perspective.
Being thankful will also help your business. Thankfulness breeds joyfulness. A joyful business owner, boss, and employee will help make and maintain good customer relationships.
At First Star Capital, we congratulate and encourage you in your business. We hope you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year.
Brad Harmon is the President at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (http://www.firststarcapital.com/ ). Brad is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.
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