6 Simple Ways To Stay Motivated In Your Business

It happens gradually, and almost goes unnoticed. You’re not getting as much done as you did before and you don’t feel like working as harder as you used too to grow your business. That is your motivation slipping away. It’s not necessarily because you’re lazy, or don’t possess the skills necessary to get things done. Nonetheless you are still beginning to feel guilty which only fuels the fires of self-doubt. It’s a vicious cycle.

As a home based business owner most of us would consider ourselves lucky to be working from home. We know being our own boss has its benefits and perks like flexible hours, no commuting and not having to answer to anyone other than yourself. Along with these benefits also comes the responsibility of running and growing your business and even though we know this, the fact is that business motivation can diminish significantly over time for even the most dedicated business owner. In fact, one of the biggest obstacles and challenges we come across is how to stay motivated when faced with obstacles.

Think back to when you first began your business, you were overflowing with passion, energy, enthusiasm and there was no way to stop you, but lately, you find yourself wondering where your passion went. Does that sound familiar? The good news is that there are many things you can do to re-ignite the motivational fire you once had even if you are in a rut or facing an insurmountable obstacle.

– Take a break

One of the first things you should do is take time to re-energize. As I mentioned above no matter how determined and focused you are, there are times when your motivation will dwindle and you’ll need to recover.  One good way to achieve this is by taking a break from whatever you are doing.

This might simply mean playing a game with friends or family, taking a walk or watching a funny movie so that you can have a good laugh. The purpose of taking a break from your routine duties is to clear your head so that you can regain your focus.

– Set boundaries

It’s a good idea to create boundaries for yourself. Think about it, in regular jobs, there are specific boundaries that we have come to accept and anticipate. We have specific lunch breaks, work hours, days off and vacation time. When working on your own business, it is very important to set similar boundaries in order to stay focused and on track.

The good news is that even when there is a lack of motivation there is still that hope and desire to succeed. The trick is to find ways to keep moving forward even when you are feeling unmotivated.

– Positive thinking

One strategy is to switch your way of thinking, from the negative to the positive. Negative thoughts don’t do you any good they only hold you back, especially when it comes to running a business. While this may not seem like a big deal, taking the time to recognise negative thoughts and thinking about positive ways to combat them can really help increase motivation and your desire to succeed.

– Commitment

Another good strategy for staying motivated simply requires a commitment to never quitting or giving up on the task at hand. Even though it can be easier to just throw in the towel and give up it is very important to find a way to continue forward even if it takes longer than anticipated. To accomplish this, focus on how you will feel after you have reached your goal and it will help increase your motivation.

Even though continually maintaining your motivation will have its ups and downs and can be one of the hardest things you’ll do if you can find the drive to keep moving towards your goals you will find that you are much happier and self-confident.

– Immersion

When you are running and growing a business it’s important to strive for success and one way you can do that is by totally immersing yourself in the task at hand. This is a great way to not only be motivated towards reaching a goal but also an inspirational technique that helps keep a positive attitude even when you are faced with challenges.

– Small steps

Lastly, when you are feeling overwhelmed and less than motivated start by taking smaller steps instead of large strides. As we have been learning, being unmotivated is something that can take a toll on your life and your business. It leads to feelings of inadequacy which only triggers the cycle of self-doubt which is no fun at all and tends to make you feel like doing even less. This sort of mental block can literally make it impossible to think straight let alone get anything done.

By breaking down tasks, taking small steps and doing a little bit at a time you can achieve small goals which will help make you feel more productive, increase your motivation and inevitably make it possible to reach the end result you are hoping for.

To Your Success,