I have spent my life building businesses for myself, my family and now my clients and along the way I have learned a few lessons.

First, learn early that you must run your business - do not let your business run you. It's easy to dive in and let it consume your life. Focus on what you do best in your business and get help with everything else.

Second, step away from your business on a consistent basis. Do something that takes your mind away from the business. Get a massage, play a round of golf, paint something or travel. The important part is that when you take time away from your business you will not only avoid burnout, you will also come back to your business with a clear head and ability to accomplish more than you could imagine.

Third, deep breathes are your friend. If you actually know me then you know that I am a very logical thinker so this might seem a bit out there for me. I promise it works. When you feel the stress building stop what you are doing and take 3 long deep breathes. It will change everything. It's something about the oxygen in your brain - I don't know I am not a scientist but what I can tell you is that it works.

Hope this helps. I would love to hear from you about what you would do.