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I'll let you in on a little secret...I've recently become addicted to Yoga! It's a great way for a type-A personality like me to unwind, get centered and focus on something other than the next task on my list of to-do's. The added benefit is that I've gained more physical power and strength and an abundance of clarity in all aspects of my life.

I've been practicing yoga now for several months and have been so focused on my movements that I failed to notice there is much to be learned about business success in the midst of the 'om'. Here are 3 lessons we can all learn from:

1. Let your inner voice guide you
Unlike competitive sports, yoga practitioners don't compete with the rest of the room or even themselves. instead, they honor where they are at in the moment and stretch not based on what the rest of the group is doing but based on how far they can go that day. This requires really listening to your inner voice, honoring where you're at and not imposing preconceived judgments on yourself.

In business, instead of moving at the pace of the pack, or making decisions based on what others are doing (or not doing), develop a strategy that honors your brand statement. When you are clear on your brand, and the value it represents, you are able to make decisions that point back to what really matters and is right...for you.

2. Expect to get out of balance
One of the moves I had the most difficulty with in the early stages of my yoga practice, is called 'Tree Pose.' As a yoga newbie, I didn't have the focus I have today and balancing on one foot while my hands floated in the air above me was challenging. I'd fall out of the move, and became frustrated.

No matter the size, or age, of your business there will be times when what you forecasted doesn't go as planned. It's easy to just throw your hands up in the air and give up or change your course completely - your brand isn't built on that now is it? Before you become frustrated, take a moment to readjust and try that marketing strategy or sales tactic again.

3. Model the actions of those that are achieving what you want
Whether you practice yoga in a studio with other people or prefer to move into downward-facing dog in the privacy of your own home, it helps to model someone who is performing the moves successfully. I'm always keeping an eye on my instructor when she introduces a move I'm not familiar with so that I can copy her movements.

As a small business owner, you don't have to go it alone! Look for role models that are achieving the success you want and learn from them. The trick is to avoid taking advice from those that aren't more successful than you. Beware of 'wanna-be' mentors that position themselves as know-it-alls when in fact they are do-nothings.

The most enjoyable part of my yoga practice is the 'Salutation Seal' when we place our hands near our heart and reflect on our accomplishment. As part of your business' practice honor your accomplishments and remember, tomorrow is another day.

Namaste.

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Many people that look for holidays in Spain are now booking it all themselves. Flight, apartment, villa or farmhouse and car hire. There has been an increase in this type of holidaymaker in recent years; almost 30% of all holidays to Spain are now DIY. Too many visitors are fed up with returning home from their package holiday with illness and complaints about the hotel or the package holiday company.

So what sort of property is being sought after by this growing multitude of DIY holidaymakers? The range is massive. Depending on size of the group travelling they could be staying in 4 or 5 bedroom villas, 3 bedroom apartments or in rustic farmhouses that have been renovated.

But what has all this got to do with golf resorts? For some reason non-golfers tend to stay away from booking a holiday on a golf resort. Yet they offer a great selection of accommodation; from villas and townhouses to apartments; from one bedroom to 6 bedrooms. Many of the resorts are not far from the beaches. The vast majority of people that book a DIY holiday also rent a car so getting around is much easier. Most of the golf courses are within a ten minute drive from the beach. Many of the properties are cheaper than beach-side properties. Some of course are more expensive, particularly penthouse apartments in the Marbella and Puerto Banus area. But like anywhere, generally speaking the more you pay the higher the quality of the accommodation and the golf resort.

Listed here are just a few of the numerous golf resorts in Southern Spain. Stretching from near Gibraltar in the west to Denia in the east. Most offer facilities other than golf so the non golfer can have an equally great stay as the golfer. To the west of the Costa del Sol is Costa Esuri Golf resort. A magnificent new resort that offers a host of activities. With the Portuguese and Spanish Algarve close by what a great place to stay.

Los Arqueros Golf resort is only 10 minutes from Marbella. It was the first golf course to be designed by Severiano Ballesteros. They offer a whole range of activities other than golf. Including saunas, gym, tennis, swimming pools, restaurant etc. Los Naranjos in Nuevas Andalucia near Marbella is one of Spains best golf courses. world famous golf course architect Robert Trent jones Sr. Los Naranjos offers very similar facilities to Los Arqueros. Some properties can be viewed via the other links.

Further along the coast in Almeria and the Costa Blanca prices can be a little less, both in terms of green fees for the golfer and property rates for the general holidaymaker. Again most of the resorts in this area are only a short drive to the beaches. Almeria, Valle del Este Golf resort Costa Blanca, Mosa Trojectum - villa.

Villamartin and las Ramblas golf resorts are well established resorts catering for everyone not just golfers.

Staying on a golf resort also opens up many others opportunities to do things apart from the beach every day. As many of them are a little inland they offer incite into life away from the beach. A short drive in any direction apart from towards the sea will find you in a small village with its quant little bars. Staying on a golf resort can offer an opportunity explore parts of Spain that far too many are unfamiliar with. Remember you DO NOT have to be a golfer to stay on a golf resort. BUT if you are, many of the owners can arrange your golf for you, sometimes at reduced rates.

I hope that this short article will offer some of you considering a DIY holiday to Spain to perhaps consider staying on a golf resort for a change. You never know you might even give golf a try! Enjoy your stay where ever you visit.

There are many properties available if you want to look for something just click on one of the above links. Golf resorts covered on the web site: Los Arqueros, Los Naranjos, Mijas, Alhaurin, Miraflores, Esuri, Sotogrande, La Qunita, La Reserva de Marbella, Riviera del Sol, La Cala, Los Jardines de Santa Maria Golf, Selwo Hills, Aloha Gardens resort, Valderama, Ribera del Rio, El Saladillo, Valle del Este, Alboran, Los Altos, Playa Gol, La Finca, La Manga, Mosa Trajectum, las Ramblas, Villamartin, Playa Serena, La Torre, Oliva Nova Golf, La Sella

My business is an internet based property rental site. Running for 6 years now it is one of the more popular rental sites for Southern Spain advertisers. I am always seeking ways of advising owners on how best to market their property here in Spain. It is in my interests as well as theirs that their property does well on my web site. Please take time out to look at it http://www.rentinspain.co.uk

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