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Inspiration

Time for you

e're approaching the end of 2019's first Time to take charge
quarter. You've probably been on the go,
taking action steps toward your goals. You If you're like most people, you're probably pleased with
W attend meetings, update your calendar and some of your answers and a bit disappointed with others.
to-do list, send and receive e-mail messages, mentor up- You might be confused, too. After all, experts disagree on
and-coming team members, make sure you have the right many of the finer points of health maintenance.
marketing resources, and more. On the street, you do
presentations, get contracts signed, make cold calls, take Not to worry. The most important thing is to pick an area
care of POS system installations and troubleshooting, and in which you'd like to improve your self-care, and take the
more. first step.

Later, you've got networking events and volunteer work If you're consuming too much coffee at work, for example,
in the community. Hopefully, you spend time with family acquaint yourself with herbal teas. It's likely you'll find
and friends, too. a few that you can substitute for at least some of your
java consumption. If you snack on chips, try substituting
As a payments professional, your job demands that you celery with peanut butter or unbuttered popcorn.
focus on other people's needs. That leaves little time for
you. Why is this a problem? Because you can't be at your If you want to exercise more, here are some ideas suggested
best unless you take care of yourself. Plus, it's hard to by Hubspot blogger Lindsay Kolowitch at https://blog.
truly enjoy life if you neglect very real needs of your own. hubspot.com/marketing/exercise-at-work:
• If you live close enough to your office, speed walk,
Time for reflection jog or cycle to work instead of driving or using public
Take a minute to consider these questions: transportation.
• Do you sleep well at night and wake up rested in the • Work out during your lunch break. Joining a gym
morning? and taking a brisk walk are two possibilities.
• Are you able to work exercise into your routine? • Sit on a stability ball instead of a chair at your desk.
This provides a low-intensity abdominal workout.
• How many hours per day do you spend driving in
your car? • Take the long way if time allows: This could mean
• Do you include whole grains, fresh fruit and fresh taking stairs instead of an elevator or parking a few
blocks from your destination instead of right in front.
vegetables in your diet?
• Do you pursue interests outside of work that fulfill As in sales, persistence is essential. If you don't give up,
you? you'll find something that works. So begin. You'll be
• Are you addicted to caffeine or cigarettes? happier, healthier and more productive. Your portfolio
will grow. Then you can delegate, so you can enjoy
• How many hours per day do you spend at a computer? vacation strolls in new locations that inspire you.
• When was the last time you laughed from deep
down in your belly?

Kate Gillespie, President and CEO
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