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We hear a lot about mind, body and soul and how important it is to connect all three. It has definitely been a prominent life lesson for me and others on a personal level. But what about the mind, body and soul of your business? Most entrepreneurs tend to rely primarily on their intellect. Yes, even the most soulful service providers tend to default to the intellect when it comes to matters of business. I am here to challenge the status quo and invite you to fully and authentically connect who you really are with what you do or provide for your clients.

People Do not Understand What I Do

More often than not the business strategies we are taught are not necessarily in alignment with how we genuinely want the relationships with our clients to unfold. This puts us in a place of incongruence. We have something of great value we know will help, or possibly even provide, a transformational experience for our clients. Yet, the methods to which they find us, and the words we use to describe our products and service, are not an adequate reflection of the benefits available to them through a relationship with us.

Sometimes it Takes More Than One Brain

I know you are passionate about what you do. You wouldn’t be a soul-o-preneur if you weren’t. And if you are reading this, I can assume that you also have a desire to help a lot of people, make a difference in your community or even the world. You also want to contribute financially to your family and your own personal growth and expression. Although your organization may be small-maybe just you-I want you to know that just because you are a solo entrepreneur doesn’t mean you have to build your business alone.

Highly successful entrepreneurs have 3 very important things in common when it comes to growing their business:

1. They seek professional help from a mentor or coach who has their best interest at heart.
2. They create a sustainable plan.
3. They Master Mind with others who provide accountability and a call to action.

Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect-Perfect Practice Makes Perfect

You do not have to be perfect to begin. Truthfully, nobody is perfect, nor do we need to be. However, you may have heard the expression, “Do the first thing first.” Well, I’d like to add that not only do you need to do the “first thing first”; you need to do the “first thing right!” First of all, some of us do not exactly know what the “first thing is.” Some of us are doing the right things in the wrong way and some of us are doing the wrong things really, really well!Aaargh! It is exhausting, frustrating, overwhelming, and doesn’t save us time or make us money.

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And I will respond, “Yes, I understand your independent nature-that is why you are an entrepreneur!” And then I will lovingly point out that money is merely a method of exchange, an exchange of energy, of giving and receiving.

Every part of our bodies is all connected to each other and therefore relies on each other to do their respective jobs. If one of those parts is not healthy then it only makes common sense that it’s going to affect the other parts.There are three very distinct parts to our being. That is the mind, body and soul. If one is not healthy then the other two suffer. Let’s take a look at each of these three parts separately.

The Mind:
Our mental and emotional well being as a very strong influence on the rest of the body. If the mind is not focused and strong then it cannot direct the body functions to do their job. Most often when the mind becomes despondent so does the body. In reality, the general health becomes affected. This can be backed up by the many Doctors that once they have exhausted all avenues of coming up with a diagnosis with a person they may put it off to being a mental issue. Another good example as to how the mind and the emotions can affect our overall well-being is with anxiety attacks. These are triggered by the mind yet they can be so severe they mimic a heart attack sometimes. Obviously when these are occurring, one is not feeling very healthy.

The Body:
The body like the mind affects other areas as well when it is sick. Look at how mentally exhausted an individual becomes when they are dealing with chronic pain. It’s not the cause of the pain that is the culprit to the mind it’s the pain level. If whatever ails the body is restrictive in some way, this too can have a major impact on the mind. It’s that cliché that the mind is willing but the body isn’t. A body that is not healthy is a creator of many negative factors.

The Soul:
No matter what each persons individual belief it there is a connection to the rest of the body. When an individual is in poor spirits, it has a direct effect on the health of the mind and the body as well.

Tens of thousands of people deal with chronic pain every day of their lives. Searching for pain relief is sometimes frustrating because there are so many choices. It can be very tricky to discover the right kind of pain supplement that works. Many people resort to taking Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, however they often do not realize that NSAIDs can in fact pose serious risks to health. And it’s not just NSAIDs that can cause health complications. The popular pain reliever Acetaminophen, can also cause major, often irreversible health problems.

Common NSAIDs include Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Aspirin. Ibuprofen, commonly found in over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil, can cause major health problems including inducing second heart attacks in persons who already have a history of heart disease and heart attacks. In addition, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can damage the stomach lining and cause kidney complications. Asprin has been found to cause gastrointestinal ulcers and other stomach problems. Acetaminophen, a main ingredient in Tylenol, can also pose health risks. Research has found that Acetaminophen can cause major liver problems, even at recommended doses. In fact, acetaminophen is the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S. As a result, many health professionals feel that it’s best to avoid these kinds of pain remedies whenever possible and instead choose more natural pain relief.

One proven pain management method is acupuncture. Acupuncture is the practice of inserting the tips of tiny needles into specific points in the skin in order to treat pain or disease. Chinese medicine practitioners often employ acupuncture to great effect and it has been shown to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and also to promote feelings of wellbeing. This natural pain relief is achieved without any narcotic effects or damage to the stomach lining or kidneys.