This weekend I went on a one-day spiritual retreat to improve my meditation practice. A quest for stillness. Does the concept of an entrepreneur in search of stillness sound like an oxymoron to you? Well, I wouldn’t be surprised but the truth is that is far from the truth.

I am choosing a path and the labyrinth confirmed for me that it is the right one for me. I have found my “center” in the world of building a thriving enterprise. 

What is it about the ancient concept of walking the labyrinth that has made it so universal and timeless? It apparently taps into what it means to be human at its inner core. Or something like that. One thing to remember is that a labyrinth is not a maze, the latter is designed to be a puzzle to be solved while the labyrinth has a clearly defined path. Slow and steady and you will reach the center and then find your way back. Just follow the path.

So walk a labyrinth. I prefer doing it in the great outdoors but if you lack access, the great news is you don’t even have to leave your house because you can finger walk a labyrinth! Find all you need to know about labyrinths here.

We entrepreneurs are a unique beed - we're driven, passionate, and hard-working, which often also leads us to be workaholics and perfectionists. Sounding familiar? Don't get me wrong, being a perfectionist has its advantages, but with it come a lot of inhibitions that ultimately end up holding us back. You let your fear of failure stop you from taking risks. Nothing is ever good enough, no matter how much you accomplish. You're constantly sweating the small stuff, and you somehow let one little mistake becomes a big comment on your own worth.

Give yourself a break! You are human! High expectations are good - afterall, your business should be shooting for the stars. But to deny or hide your flaws, to condemn your mistakes instead of learning from them - these are the things that will keep you from truly understanding and growing your business, and yourself.

In a blog post this week, "The Cure for Perfectionism", Eva Rykr suggests that instead of expecting perfection, aim for progress. The little steps will always get you closer to your goal, and ultimately leave you feeling more satisfied. I encourage you to try it!