When it comes to growing your business, the overriding goal is one of improvement. Implementing certain processes, and encouraging your staff to learn more of the useful things so that they can be better people in the organization, is key. But what about yourself? Do you find that you have no time in which to develop yourself? Ultimately, you may find yourself continually being bombarded with requests, problems, and are expected to solve them all. This perennial white noise can have a detrimental impact on your frame of mind. And so, it’s important for you to value silence, and embrace solitude. But why is solitude beneficial to you as an entrepreneur, and how can it be achieved?
The Digital Silence
Arguably the biggest distraction everybody faces now is that small buzzing device in the corner of our eye. It never leaves us, and so if you are an entrepreneur waiting for an important email to arrive, or your phone is a logical extension of your arm these days, by having a digital silence, the realization that there is actual silence in the world can be liberating. Some people undergo a digital detox, and this means removing all electronics from their bedroom also. You need to think about it from the perspective of your loved ones. If you are continually on the phone, what message is it sending to them? By cutting out electronics for a small period of time every week, it will give you time in the real world.
Hit The Open Road
We all need to get away from time to time. Many entrepreneurs take a vacation by themselves, or they go for long walks to embrace the solitude. Whatever benefits you, do it. You could even head out on a long motorbike journey across the mountains. The focus you have to put on the road takes your mind off any pressing business issues, and it’s also quality time to yourself to run through certain problems. But be aware with certain solitary hobbies, because it can prove to be dangerous in specific aspects. You have only to check this link to see how dangerous a motorcycle can be when involved in an accident, or if you go by yourself into an area you’re not familiar with, you could very well find yourself the victim of a mugging, or worse. That said, as long as you have a space you feel comfortable in, it’s certainly a great way for you to embrace solitude.
Go Into Yourself
Sometimes you don’t need to escape the trappings of everyday life to enjoy the quiet, instead, you could just embark on a meditation session, or listen to the right guided meditation tracks online, to give your brain a break. By going into yourself, and taking your mind off these stressful activities, gives you that opportunity to rejuvenate your mind. Meditation is, essentially, trying to listen to the silence in your mind, but it can take a long time to get. However you go about it, try to enjoy the silence because it will benefit you in so many ways.
