THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY!

Think business healthy from my book – Wellness: The Awareness of the Whole Individual. While writing this, we at Rhema Counseling Associates realized business can be well or healthy too! Having a healthy business can be approached using the seven domains of wellness: consider that body, livelihood, emotions, intellect, environment, family & friends and spirit & soul are all areas you can explore when assessing the health of your business.

Let’s do just that!

 

THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY!  Body

A business you steward…

Your body is not your own, you were bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). It is the same with your business. It is not yours; you are the steward of His business. We are tasked to keep healthy, to move and maintain our temple.

How are you stewarding your business?

What changes would you like to make to be a better stewarding entrepreneur?
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THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY!  Emotions

A business that is fearless…

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9.

I love this verse because it is too easy as a business owner to let your emotions and your fear get the best of you. Then, in fear, you fail to take risks. When you are fearful, remind yourself of this verse; then ask the Lord how (in what ways) you need to be courageous regarding your business!

What fearless changes can you make to forge forward today?
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THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY! Livelihood

A business that produces…

In the Garden of Eden, before Adam ate from the tree of knowledge, God gave Adam the Garden to work it and keep it (Genesis 2:15). God wants us to be productive. You may have a service or goods business but, beyond the fundamental intention of your business, what does your business produce in your community or for your employees.

What do you want to add to enhance services and products this year?
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THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY! Intellect

A business that is understanding…

Let your speech always be gracious so you know how to answer each person. Colossians 4:6

It is common in business to assume the customer is always right. Consider actually listening to what God is saying and asking you to speak as you work through each day.

How much more of an impact would your business have if you were to answer each person as God would have you answer?

How will you answer to Him and how does that change the focus of your business?
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THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY! Environment

A business that integrates with environment…

As stated earlier, Adam was given the garden to work and keep. After the fall, he was cursed to work the earth. We are given charge over our environment by God.

How does your business integrate and care for the environment? This is not limited to recycling and energy efficiency. It is also about integration into your community both within your business and outside the business.

How can you enhance your inner business environment and contribute to the outer environment at the same time?
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THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY! Family & Friends

A business that connects…

Family and friends are often the reason we start our businesses. We are motivated and encouraged to better our lives and ourselves. However, the Bible instructs us to encourage one another (Hebrews 10:25).

Does your business create or foster healthy connections?

Do you allow your employees to have enough time to connect with their family?

How will your business promote healthy connections and relationships this next year?
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THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY! Spirit & Soul

A business that inspires…

Consider how your business can be inspirational. Your business is based on interactions with people. We are called to be the light of the world (Matt 5:14). It’s not necessary to broadcast your beliefs in every interaction you have. However, you can still inspire and build a solid reputation by simply being who Jesus has called you to be and by honoring Him in all business transactions.

How can you point to the Redeemer in every business transaction?
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You may be a Christian who is in business. You may not advertise as a Christian business however, you can still make every decision regarding the health of your business based on Biblical principles. Every interaction, every deal, every exchange can be full of the Spirit of God because the Spirit of God is in you. Take some time and prayerfully consider these seven domains in relationship to the health of your business.

THINK BUSINESS HEALTHY! Quest for Wellness

Consider going to Amazon and purchasing my book, WELLNESS: THE AWARENESS OF THE WHOLE INDIVIDUAL

Blessings,

Karen Lindwall-Bourg
“Achieve Levels of Success Worth Celebrating”

*Founder, Karen Bourg Companies http://karenbourg.com
*Owner, President {Inter}National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs/International Christian Mompreneur Network http://nacwe.org
*Founder, RHEMA Publishing House http://rhemapublishinghouse.com
*Founder, RHEMA Lakeside Retreat Center https://www.facebook.com/rhemaretreat/
*Founder, RHEMA Counseling Associates http://rhemacounseling.com

About Karen Lindwall-Bourg
Karen Lindwall-Bourg is the President of the {Inter} National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs [est. May 2010] and the new President of the International Christian Mompreneur Network [est. July 2010], both at http://nacwe.org . She and the NACWE Operations and Leadership Teams work diligently to provide
· Community
· Networking
· Education
· Missions
opportunities to Christian Women Entrepreneurs, Mompreneurs and Nanapreneurs alike all over the world!
Our Core Values are
· Community – we value Connection, Collaboration and Contribution
· Networking – we value Nurture, New relationships and New and innovative offers
· Education – we value Encouragement, Excellence and Expressiveness, and
· Missions – we value Ministry and Making a difference
Karen is wife to Fred, Mommy to 6 kids and 5 in-loves, Nana to “going-on” 12 grandchildren, and treat provider deluxe for a herd of Great Pyrenees who protect their north TX ranch! She is an entrepreneur coach, author, publisher, retreat hostess and more! Learn more about Mastermind groups and “Celebration” coaching with Karen at http://karenbourg.com