How to be more zen

Your guide to self-reflection

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 29 June 2021 Let’s face it, we could all do with being a bit better at self-reflection. From finding more joy in our jobs to the psychological benefits of journaling, taking a breather from your everyday tasks to reassess and reset can do us the world of good. Here are five things from the world of Courier to take your business to the next level...       01 Launching in a brand new sector  Having simultaneously quit their jobs in tech in May 2019, friends Kevin Lee and Kevin Chanthasiriphan decided to take the plunge in a sector they knew nothing about – instant ramen. They share how they did it, and the lessons they learned along the way. Read more Having simultaneously quit their jobs in tech in May 2019, friends Kevin Lee and Kevin Chanthasiriphan decided to take the plunge in a sector they knew nothing about – instant ramen. They share how they did it, and the lessons they learned along the way.       02 How to find more joy in your work Most of us could probably stand to find more pleasure in what we do. We caught up with one leading thinker in the world of work who outlined three simple approaches: reframing, connectedness and practice. Read more Most of us could probably stand to find more pleasure in what we do. We caught up with one leading thinker in the world of work who outlined three simple approaches: reframing, connectedness and practice.       03 The 411 on revenue-based financing When it comes to raising cash for a business, one option continuing to gather momentum is revenue-based financing. Here’s a swift overview to get you up to speed. Read more When it comes to raising cash for a business, one option continuing to gather momentum is revenue-based financing. Here’s a swift overview to get you up to speed.       04 Journaling your way to self-reflection  Besides taking the occasional pause, one of the best ways to slow down and think deeply about what you’re doing (and why) is keeping a journal. We outline two key journaling ‘systems’ for you to check out. Read more Besides taking the occasional pause, one of the best ways to slow down and think deeply about what you’re doing (and why) is keeping a journal. We outline two key journaling ‘systems’ for you to check out.       05 So, you think you need help with your brand? Unless you’re a Jack of all trades, it’s likely you’ll lack certain skills to bring all the elements of your brand to life. Here are some things you’ll need to ask yourself before looking externally for help. Read more Unless you’re a Jack of all trades, it’s likely you’ll lack certain skills to bring all the elements of your brand to life. Here are some things you’ll need to ask yourself before looking externally for help.

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