BY: Kayvonna K Stigall
In our journey towards achieving longevity in life and business, there are certainly invaluable keys to help us in the process. Here are a few tips we learned from some seasoned vets to help build a foundation this summer that will help us strike a balance of success in both life and business now and for years to come.
REMAIN STRATEGIC, YET FLEXIBLE
Having a plan and a strategy can help you stay focused and keep your eye on the goal. However it is equally important to remain flexible in business and in life. When strategy meets flexibility, you are able to gain access to more open doors and say yes to opportunities you may have otherwise shut off that could support your business and help you grow.
LOOK AFTER YOUR WELL-BEING
Physical and mental health shouldn’t be ignored, especially if you want to let your light shine in life and business. Take care of your body, mind and soul to balance deadlines, tough decision making and having the energy and capacity to physically
and mentally handle what’s expected of you. Oftentimes, we forget that our mind is a muscle that also needs rest and to be refreshed just like our bodies. Don’t forget your mental self care in your efforts.
SEEK CLARITY
Being clear on what you want in life and your business will surely help you shine! Carve out time on your agenda to spend time in self reflection, visualizing your future, and allowing creativity to flow. Having clarity on what you want in business and life is definitely a set up for success.
STAY TEACHABLE
Part of the “glow up” is staying teachable and open to change. It’s so great that we don’t know everything and can glean from each other! Listening to others, networking and being a lifelong learner will help you rise to the top in life and business. This doesn’t mean you have to always follow what is trending or do what you’re being told, it just means you are willing to learn from others and use what you can to support your cause or business. You can take that and run with it!
EMBRACE LEADING WITH ACTION
Becoming a leader of action means to live in practice and in deed what you say you want to happen.
Become an active participant in making changes in your community and workplace (or wherever you have influence). Let your light shine and lead the way for others. Let’s face it, what good is light if we don’t share it with someone else?
ENJOY THE RIDE
Lastly, have fun shining bright in your life and business! When you do what you love, it has a great impact on the quality of your life and business, and it’s also a key to having longevity. Doing what you love is going to be a great way to ensure that you thrive in both. So, no matter where life takes you and no matter what you have in store for yourself, just remember to find a way to enjoy the ride.
Kayvonna K. Stigall is a published author, freelance writer, and poet from River Rouge, Michigan. Instagram: @riseaboveclouds
