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Recently, there have been a number of ideas circulating in my head for new avenues of business to explore.
One of them revolves around helping other business owners with their copy-writing and websites but may extend to their social media.
The other concerns one of my passions that stemmed from childhood: gemstones!
If at all possible, I'd like it if these ideas can be supported by my current major project: the writing of The Introvert Teacher.
Let's see, shall we?
Replenishing energy entails different activities for different people. The most obvious difference in these activities occur between introverts and extroverts.
Introverts replenish their energy by being on their own, in their thoughts, or with a few select people with whom they have intimate sharing, deep discussions and throw ideas about.
Extroverts replenish their energy by being with other people, preferably larger groups, where they soak in social interaction and express themselves in various ways.
Recharging is necessary because we use energy in our day-to-day activities. Think of a phone battery. At some point, it has to be recharged to keep the phone working. The more often it is drained, the sooner this happens.
Some research has been quoted to say that it is more tiring for an extrovert to behave like an introvert than it is for an introvert to behave like an extrovert. Nobody really knows why but it essential to recognise who you are and how you best recharge so you don't eventually run dry.
As teachers, our energy levels need to be kept up. When we are low on energy, we become ineffective at our vocation and unpleasant to be around. Always set time aside for recharging and do not neglect the early warning signs of irritability, difficulty concentrating and a general feeling of dullness.
by Eric Deckers and Kyle Lacy contains a useful mix of social media advice and live networking tips. Still in the midst of it, I have been focusing mainly on the latter although this site is social media.
The authors advocate using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter as the main forms of social media for businesses and self-branding. They remind readers that networking is not about giving out cards like candy but an opportunity to speak to and listen to others. If there is a match or businesses, only then do we offer to exchange contacts.
The main point of networking is not, as some people imagine, to get as many cards as possible, but to see how you can help some of the people that you have met without expecting anything in return. The authors believe that if you help others, you sow goodwill and this goodwill is of benefit both to you and the person you helped.
So my main takeaway so far? To get out there and help some people!
When I pause, may it be to plan and not procrastinate
When I decide, may it be firm and not waver
When I err, may I learn and not despair
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