It’s a new year and what an ideal time to set positive intentions for your small business! Dictionary.com has the following definition for intention: an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result. Positive intentions have proven to be very effective and powerful and you can use them to invigorate yourself and your small business.
At MyCEO we support setting goals for yourself and also for your small business. We always advocate for beneficial actions that we know will support you as a business owner, as well as those working with you. These actions include taking time to rest, remembering to focus on your vision, and celebrating your wins. Setting positive intentions is another important action you can take.
Here’s a short list of recommended actions you can take to help you thrive in your business:
- Cultivate a work-life balance – We’ve talked about this before because we know it’s important! In order to be your best self and to be successful in your business you need to take time away from your business to look after yourself.
- Build meaningful connections- As humans we have an integral need to connect with others. Having meaningful connections is helpful not only in your personal life but also in your business. We have discussed networking and how this is important and useful
- Gratitude practice- It can be hard to remember the things we feel grateful for when life goes too fast but it’s been proven that expressing gratitude is useful in business. Taking the time to express gratitude can improve relationships and also strengthen trust, give it a try!
It’s time for you as a small business owner to envision a future in your business that’s full of promise. Make 2024 an abundant year with more growth and success. Here’s to a great 2024!
