Small Business Owners (1 or more employees)

Work can be a double edged sword. At times work can be a timely distraction. At other times, work (and the stress that accompanies work)  can make a health condition worse.

Consider the following:

• Do what you can to avoid or at least minimize stress.
  • Do the things you like.
  • Delegate stressful duties.
  • Hire additional people if necessary. The additional expense will reduce your net profit, 
  • Practice stress reducing techniques. See: Avoiding Unnecessary Stress, Techniques For Coping With Stress
• Do not allow yourself to become run down. 
  • Pace yourself. 
  • Take time off as you need it. 
  • You may be surprised to see that the business will continue even if you are not there for a few days. Could it really hurt to turn off your PDA once in a while?
• Take some time to think through the answer to the following question: Which is more important: your business or your health?  Keeping the answer in mind will help guide your overall and day-to-day decisions.
• Check with your doctor to find out if any aspect of your works adversely affects your health  condition. If it does, consider delegating those aspects of your work. 

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