Once you decide to become your own boss, you take on more responsibility. You no longer have someone to hold you accountable when you’re supposed to do something. Here are some tips to help you become self-sufficient and stay self-motivated:
(Curated from Entrepreneur.com)
- You’re your own boss now so you have to decide what you want to get out of your endeavor as an entrepreneur. Set goals and come up with a mission statement for yourself. When things seem tough, you can refer to your mission statement to make sure you’re on track.
“Every business has or should have a mission or vision statement, something that describes the organization’s broader goals, culture and underlying core values. It is primarily used to set the direction of the organization and motivate stakeholders. For the these same reasons, every entrepreneur should set his or her own personal mission statement.”
- Once you set personal goals for yourself, you need to figure out how to achieve them. So, create a business plan for yourself.
“Just as in business, a mission statement is useless without a plan to execute on it. You too should develop and write down your personal and professional plan, including short term and long term goals. This plan will not and should not be penned and framed, as it is organic and will change as your personal and professional circumstances change. The purpose here is to have a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish personally and how you will achieve it.”
- Getting started is the most difficult part so develop a morning routine that gets you up and motivated.
“Getting yourself motivated is about getting started. For this reason, you should start every day with a great morning routine, which will help your mind and body to be alert, focused and prepared to create new habits. As part of your routine every morning, you should spend time reviewing and refining your plan, or what John Meyer refers to as your 8 for the Day routine.”
- Reward yourself when something goes well or when you meet successfully meet a deadline.
“We are naturally wired to react to incentives, so be prepared to reward yourself for accomplishing a goal or maintaining a habit. Just like in business, you should recognize and reward small victories along the way to long-term, broader goals.”
What helps you stay focused and motivated as an entrepreneur? Let us know!
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