Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms

morning, or even a short cleaning session to tidy up your home or office at the end of your workday. When we

But listening to your body can be as simple as recognizing the link between being stressed out and coming down with a cold.

“Ugh. Her life is PERFECT.” What do you imagine happening in this person’s daily life that you’re so jealous of? That can be a clue to your own desires and needs.

It’s only when you incorporate elements of self-care (things like spending time in nature, quieting your mind through meditation, and incorporating elements of fun into your day) that you feel inspired to create the type of business and life you want.

The other non-negotiable routine is to move your body daily. If you tend to be exercise-adverse, please note that I’m not talking about regular marathon training or high-intensity workouts (though, if that’s your thing, do it!)—I’m talking about any activity that gets you up and moving a couple times a day. It could be a simple walk around the neig

• DO YOGA EVERY WEEK DURING BUSINESS HOURS • STOCK UP ON SALADS AND PREP YOUR MEALS FOR THE WEEK • START THE DAY WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE IT • TAKE A DAILY WALK • HAVE A GREEN SMOOTHIE • WORK FROM A COFFEE SHOP, YOUR KITCHEN TABLE, OR BY A POOL

Your word is your wand: This bit of wisdom comes from metaphysician Florence Scovel Shinn. The idea is that the things you say out loud (or think to yourself, really) will become your reality. If you want to manifest a productive and creative reality, say and think productive and creative things.

We’re not asking you to overhaul your way of being or to undertake a huge lifestyle change; just give yourself four solid days to commit to one small change and see how it feels.

One of the most obvious ways I see it manifesting is through my inputs and outputs. When I consume a bunch of crap (things like junk food, too much social media, and negative news reports), my motivation and creativity totally tank and the content I create suffers as a result.