This week, I chronicle the mistakes, missteps and muck ups that cost me big in 2007. Although I listed these in an article I wrote almost three years ago, it seems that I’m still repeating some of the same mistakes.

So, I’m listing the 5 mistakes that cost me big in 2007 and what lessons I learned. I’m releasing these daily to help you help me not repeat these in 2008.

Mistake, Misstep & Muck Up #5 – Not having enough fun

The new motto of my business is fun. I’ve updated my branding to reflect a fun atmosphere. More playful colours, the use of avatars and cartoon images and using relaxed language, all to show you that social media isn’t as intimidating as it sounds.

Despite this change, I didn’t take enough time to have fun in my personal life. There was little balance between my work life and personal life and hence, I was more stressed than I needed to be.

So, I’m changing things. First, I’m going back to my regular routine of working out 4 times a week (yes, working out is fun to me).

I’ve also scheduled in my bridge time into my calendar (yes, I play bridge). And I’ve already planned a week long getaway at the beginning of March with a few girlfriends.

There are other little things that I’m doing to create more fun in my life, but the biggest breakthrough is realizing that my prosperity doesn’t come from my business. It comes from my relationship with my Creator.

Once I figured this out, I’m now feel much more relaxed and much more at peace. Business is still very important to me, but it’s now fourth on my list of the things that are important in my life behind My Creator, My Family and My Friends (in that order).

LESSON LEARNED – Have fun.