How to Take Care of Your Best Client…You!

There are a lot of moving parts to running a successful virtual assistant business. Because of that sometimes, it can be easy to forget about your most important client.  That client is YOU! I want to make sure that you are not neglecting your greatest business asset which is your whole person.  That includes your mental clarity, creativity, physical strength and energy level.  How can you make sure that you have a healthy body and mind so that your business supports your lifestyle?

Here are a few important points to consider:

Exercise

When you exercise, your body thanks you for it.  Moving around and getting your metabolism sped up is one of the best things that you can do for your body.  It does not matter what fitness level you are in currently.  You can simply start by taking walks, even if it’s just 20-30 minutes.  Put on some comfy shoes and get to stepping!  Walk so that you break a sweat and feel alive.

Do you know that you want to get into shape but do not know where to start?  Consider working with a personal trainer. Check out a local gym and see what kind of professional guidance will suit you.  If you are concerned about costs, think about how much time, money and missed opportunity it’s costing you to not take care of yourself. You’ll likely find that investing in yourself is a smart decision!

Exercising regularly will help you to enjoy:

• Increased energy:  We would all love to add a few more hours to each day.  I’m still trying to figure out a way to make that happen for you. So, in the meantime, try a different strategy by increasing your energy so that you can get more done in the time that you do have.

• Mental clarity:  Exercising has a magical way of helping us to clear our mind.  When you do cardio or weight training, you have an outlet for relieving stress and worry.  You may even find that some of your best business ideas will come to you at these moments of clarity. I often do!

• Strength:  Your body has so many different systems, cardiovascular, muscular and skeletal just to name a few.  An exercise program strengthens your whole body.  This will give you greater endurance when you are home working diligently on serving your clients and growing your business.

Take Breaks

It is a disservice to you to sit in front of the computer all day.  You owe it to yourself to get away from your computer and office for a while to get some peace of mind.  If you are not careful, your home based business will become an uncontrollable beast!  Believe me, I know from experience.  I have a tendency to work too much.  I have to work hard to detach myself from my desk several times a day. But I can also tell you that my absolute best efforts result when I set aside time for breaks.

Eat Well

It is so easy to get into the rut of awakening from sleep, starting work and going full throttle until you mentally and physically crash.  That is not a healthy way to run a business.  So, your first break of the day should be ‘breakfast’.  You have been sleeping and thus fasting all night.  When you wake up it is time to eat. This will provide the fuel you need to do great work for yourself and your clients. Be sure to schedule your second and third meals as it is appropriate for you.

Make no mistake about it; you are the greatest asset to your business.  That means you are responsible for taking care of your family, your company and YOURSELF!  If you are strong, vibrant and healthy, that will translate to you having a strong and thriving business.  Take great care of yourself!