Businessaire

When I first started working fulltime the hardest thing was acclimatising to sleeping patterns, concentration for nine hours, office etiquette and having the lack of freedom.

When I get home from work, I honestly don’t want to go for a run, read, add to this blog I just want to watch TV not think and sleep.

A big part of this is a bigger focus on diet and exercise to help your overall energy but also your body does sync in with these new patterns slowly.

Also setting clear times for going to bed and waking up, try not to deviate from this to help your body adjust and boost your energy levels.

Go to your local supermarket and buy healthy snacks for the office and have a little stockpile, I have nuts, lite cruskits, fruit like apples, bananas and green tea.

Also bring in a water bottle not only will this save you money but also keep you healthy.

Something that is helping me is having a diary of everything I eat, spend and the amount of sleep to help monitor myself.

I have noticed that little snacks and getting lunch everyday has been killing the budget and diet for me, so in September I’m not going to eat any French fries or have any soft drink, I’ll keep you updated on this one.

There are still positives for entrepreneurs who get to look at how a company functions the good and the bad and take those experiences into their ventures.

I also recommend taking some time away from work and think about your work/ career, don’t just get caught up in the day-to-day but think of the possibilities that are out there and how you can go about getting there.

It’s normal these days to stay at a job for only a year and build those skills then move up the ladder either at the same place or another where you pushing your boundaries and extending your portfolio of skills.

Something to keep in mind as well is that if you want to make the big bucks as a salary you either have to fulfil some skills shortage or your profession or job has to have an information gap.

Information gaps have been largely closed thanks to the internet, but no matter how hard you study on the net there is always the basic need for doctors, engineers, lawyers and specialists, the larger the gap the larger the premium you can charge.

Some general observations:
The good
Your learn the importance of clear processes
Better understanding of human resources issues
Understanding the needs of different generations
Understanding the mentality/ problems of your average worker

The bad
Entrepreneurial spirit sapped
Time taken away- theory of compounding time
Fitness/ diet takes a beating
Easy to get into a rut and not extend yourself