Do you ever want to strangle your spouse?

I know it's a strange title for a newsletter issue... but let's talk reality here.

Do you ever have days when you just want to strangle your significant other, business partner, best friend, colleague, etc?

Go ahead, you can admit it... we're all friends here.

We all have a gripe:
"My spouse is getting under my skin today."
"My business partner just doesn't understand what I need."

Sometimes, the relationships in our life cause us more grief than we think they're worth. And relationship hassles can definitely effect our business success.

This week, I'd like to share my musings on relationships, and how you can create ones that will support, encourage, and help you grow in your business life.

Here are my 12 Tips for when your primary relationships are getting on your nerves:

1. Take responsibility for YOUR part in the conflict or misunderstanding. It always takes two to have a conflict!

2. Make your expectations clear to your partner in a loving manner.

3. Be the kind of partner YOU'd want to have (Yes, this will involve taking a hard look at yourself).

4. Take a breather. Sometimes, you just need some space to care for yourself.

5. Look in the mirror. Ask yourself what you can do to improve yourself as an individual.

6. Write down your gripes. Now burn them.

7. Create a plan of action with your partner - put it in writing and sign it. That way it's not you vs. them. It's a mutual commitment.

8. Engage your intellect. It's impossible to THINK and FEEL at the same time. Choose thinking during times of emotional upheaval.

9. Lighten up. Not every conflict has to be solved right away. Sometimes you just need to walk away and come at it again later.

10. Recognize you have multiple choices in how to feel and act. The beauty of being human, is you get to CHOOSE your perspective. Take responsibility for all of your reactions.

11. Be clear on your expectations of yourself, your partner, and your relationship. Communicate them in a calm manner.

12. Focus on business. When it comes down to it, you cannot let emotional stress effect your business decisions, or your ability to get things done. Just keep pushing through and focus on your REVENUE-generating tasks.

BONUS: Act with kindness. No matter how bad you think it is, negativity will ALWAYS make it worse.

BONUS 2: This is the hardest one: Do something NICE for the person you're mad at, when you least want to.

As an entrepreneur, you are solely responsible for your income: an equally frightening and exciting proposition. SO when relational problems are causing you stress, make sure you are at least getting the #1 things done in your business that will generate revenue - then be sure to take time to process and address the challenges after you've handled business.

I'd love to know how you handle relationship stress when it invariably occurs. Email me your thoughts and I'll share them in future issues.

To your success,

Barbara Drazga (Check my new entrepreneur resources http://www.wealthpromotion.com/)


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