Nickolove Lovemore

Feeling overwhelmed, overworked, overloaded and stressed are is all too commonplace nowadays. The problem is that these feelings are actually compromising our effectiveness, productivity and efficiency.

We get things done but at a cost to both the quality and quantity of work we produce and at a cost to our physical, mental and emotional health.

Room 101 in George Orwell's novel "nineteen eight-four" was the room which contained the "worst thing in the world" and is the name of a popular TV comedy show where celebrities get to air their pet peeves. You can take the Room 101 concept a step further to boost your energy and reduce stress.

As I watched a recent episode of the program it struck me that more of us should give our lives the Room 101 treatment.

Many entrepreneurs are guilty of working extremely long hours and neglecting their health. They fail to get adequate rest and relaxation. They say they are too busy to eat. They don't take time out to exercise. Their focus is getting the business off the ground at all costs. The cost is usually to themselves as well as their business.

It is understandable that long hours are sometimes required when establishing a new business or embarking on a special project.