Is there a healthy way to conduct business?

Since Mitch made a Guest Appearance here, I thought you might like to see the post I sent to Mitch.  So, here it is, subject to your approval and comments.

“Creating a blog post for someone whose work you admire is akin to being a child, visiting a classroom where the teacher places you at the front of the room to introduce yourself. You think you would rather be having a root canal at that moment.  You are embarrassed; you are not sure what to say.  You feel certain that the friend who brought you to school is biting his lip and wishing his mother hadn’t MADE him bring you.

Internet marketing is the reason I have been closely following Mitch and ‘I’m Just Sharing.’  There is something endearing about every post he makes.  I aspire for my blog posts to call people to action the way Mitch’s do.  When Mitch extended the invitation for Guest Bloggers, I raised my hand and ‘Teacher’ called on me.  I’m looking forward to reading what other Guest Bloggers have to say, for I fancy I can learn something from every post.  The trick of course, will be remembering what I learn and implementing it properly.

The mother in me is compelled to admonish all internet marketers, including Mitch, to do two things and in the proper order.  Remember, kids, I’m Just Sharing. grin

1.    Take very good care of yourself
2.     Take your marketing work very seriously but don’t take yourself so seriously.

Health and wealth walk hand in hand.  If you lose your wealth but have your health, you can recover and resume.  But if you lose your health, you also stand to lose your health as well.  Doesn’t paint a very pretty picture, now, does it?

With a nod to #1 and taking good care of your body, let’s address how important- no, critical-it is to eat well and wisely; to remember to move away from the desk from time to time to move and play.

If you are fortunate to work at home where there are children-or fun loving adults, for that matter-you can schedule recess time!  Go out of doors, jump rope, run, walk, turn cartwheels!  Do whatever it takes to get your heart rate up and pop a sweat.  Then you will be ready to go back to business and resume the creativity and discipline of work.

Your body needs water to keep all your cells functioning optimally, so keep handsome pitcher of water close by. Drop a wedge of fresh lemon in it to make it more tantalizing. And don’t be fooled into thinking that anything wet counts as water because if there is anything in the water, it isn’t really water any more.   Don’t rely on coffee and other caffeine loaded beverages because those will dehydrate you and literally shrivel your brain.

Another facet of self care is to reward yourself for meeting your online goals.  For example, when your new blog makes the first page of Google, you are entitled to have lunch at your favorite eatery that day.   Or, you might have added 100 new names to your new list of subscribers.  This calls for a hot chocolate break with your spouse or significant other!  You need to figure out what floats your boat and use those things to motivate you.  Some popular rewards include scalp massage, nail care, pizza, fresh flowers; new socks. You probably have your own list of what trips your trigger.

Let’s address item #2, taking your business seriously.   If you are new to internet marketing, I would offer that a good coaching program would benefit you.  You will learn skills you did not have previously and you will network with others who will enhance your journey.

I would also remind you of the recess idea from item #1.  Being completely silly and operating with abandon for brief periods of time will increase your creativity and make you far more productive.  “Do use discretion,” she warned.

Read other people’s blogs with sincere interest.   Comment intelligently and thoughtfully, adding value to their site.  Interact with the bloggers; get to know them.  Attend every live event you can and take copious notes whenever you are on a conference call, webinar or brainstorming session with others.  Partner with others to capitalize on one another’s’ strengths; offer added value in any way you are able to help others.

It has been an honor to present my ideas through Mitch’s blog.  Here’s hoping some value was added to your life, even if it did not shake the earth.”

Connie Baum
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