Days may seem to drag on as you sit and work on your business, trying to maintain your current tasks, and also create new ideas for the future. Fortunately, being in charge of your business allows you to pretty much do whatever you want with it and yourself, work until the break of dawn, or take a day off to relax and recharge when you need it. While these freedoms are awesome themselves, the weight of the business can drain you of energy- which is why you have to learn how to build your own energy and keep that locomotive going.

The machine called the human body

Every now and then, we need a recharge, so taking a break for a meal or a workout benefits the body. For most business owners, sitting at their computer and typing furiously makes up the majority of our day. But, for the machine called the human body, we need to make sure that it continues to function well in order for our mind to be productive. We drain ourselves of energy- requiring sustenance and a good old fashioned oiling.
Exercise gets our bodies pumping, flowing blood, oxygen, energy throughout our system to create new energy.

Positively charged

The aura of positive power is an awesome recharger. Its a fresh and bottomless power-source that you can always access. Whether youre sitting down and working, or driving the kids to school, keep a positive mindset. That goes for those around you as well, dont let others feed you negativity- it doesnt have the flavor of success. Put positive power on your energy diet.

Break the monotony to build new focus

Getting away from work, whether its for a simple break, or perhaps a yoga session, we allow our mind to reset. Perhaps even reading a few passages from an inspiring book will give you a bit of extra energy to stay motivated. Just like a computer, if we keep it on for way too long, it eventually begins to run slower, sometimes freezing up, which halts productivity and creativity. It is important to step back for now, especially if you find yourself frustrated, and let your mind reset. Approach the situation later with a refreshed mind.

Open the window and get a breath of fresh air

Turn the computer off, let everything cool down- including yourself. Here may be your chance to spend some time with the kids or the one you love. Go for a jog around the block, or even enjoy a causual walk with your pup. Owning your own business can sometimes take your mind away from whats important in life. Take a breather and allow yourself to enjoy what you are working towards. Everyone has a goal in life, but if we forget to live, we may lose sight of that goal.

Allowing yourself to run on, and eventually run low on energy, can build stress- and that is like rust in the machine. Stress slows down the mind and harms the body, causing you to become even more unproductive.
While your business is indeed important to you, remember that every now and then, we need to stop to get some fuel, get a fresh oiling and take care of ourselves to ensure we dont get any rust in the machine. Then, when its time, we can get back to work and ready ourselves to take on the world.