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Let's face it. Being an entrepreneur is a difficult job. And in this high-risk, high-reward profession, you must develop strategies to deal with stress . You must find ways to keep your energy high and reduce daily anxiety . And if you're like me, running a business is only part of your life responsibilities. That's why finding work-life balance and keeping your body and mind feeling great is essential. This is especially true when you're trying to raise children, maintain a relationship with your spouse, and make time for friends and family. But for some time, I thought I was immune to these difficulties. However, earlier this year I started to feel different about my business. It wasn't fun anymore. I was exhausted all the time. I constantly felt on edge. I call it the business burnout . And between the diaper changing, starting two new companies, and purchasing a new house, it was hitting me hard. I was so stressed that even responding to emails … [Read more...] about This All-Natural Stress Reliever and Energy Source Will Jump-start Your Productivity

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Being an appreciative leader is not about giving compliments, gift cards or trophies. It’s not about recognition, rewards, kudos or “atta boys.” While these are certainly actions that can boost morale and egos, they are superficial. They’re the easy way out. Being an appreciative leader requires an uncommon kind of thoughtfulness. It requires entering another’s world, experiencing it and then letting that person know what you’ve seen. It’s about sharing the difference that a person’s unique contribution has had on you. Appreciation has a measurable impact on health and well-being Appreciation is not just warm and fuzzy; it has measurable health benefits, including reducing stress and rewiring the brain. When you express appreciation and receive the same, your brain releases dopamine and serotonin, the two crucial neurotransmitters responsible for your emotions. They enhance your mood immediately, making you happy from … [Read more...] about This Leadership Trait Goes A Long Way

This story is part of a series of articles featuring past Star Golden Hearts Award winners and the award’s newly introduced categories of causes which include community empowerment, education, environment and wildlife, social welfare, and disaster and crisis relief. Two years ago, if you had taken a stroll along Sungai Kayu Ara near PPR (People’s Housing Project) Lembah Subang in Petaling Jaya, you would have had the delight of meeting a family of five wild otters residing there. Today, thanks to Fuze Ecoteer, a social enterprise focused on conservation founded in 2011, there are 15 wild otters happily frolicking in the river. Fuze Ecoteer, which is also a registered tour operator with conservation and research experience, has been organising volunteer clean-up activities every Wednesday at wildlife-rich Sungai Kayu Ara since Aug 2020 to help reduce the amount of waste. Littering and illegal dumpsites contribute to the waste that pollutes the river, endangering both the … [Read more...] about Malaysian social enterprise banks on people when it comes to conservation work