As an entrepreneur, you’re often faced with difficult challenges on a day-to-day basis, and it can be easy to lose the motivation to keep going. If you feel like you’re losing your drive, here are some easy ways to keep yourself motivated, even when you’ve got other things on your mind:
Focus on One Task at a Time
When your to-do list has been building up for a while, it can be difficult knowing where to begin and how to get started. The key is to just sit down and focus on one task at a time.
“Telling yourself that you have to sit down and accomplish an hour or two of work is much easier than chaining yourself to a desk for the entire day. You’ll probably find that when you view your tasks individually, you’re able to effectively push yourself through the day without breaking a sweat.”
Don’t Forget Your Goals
What’s the big-picture strategy for your company? What exactly did you set out to accomplish? Are you trying to get a foothold in a competitive market, or were you seeking financial freedom?
“Motivation comes from an emotional desire for something. If you can reconnect with the reason you undertook your responsibilities, you can often find the inner drive to push yourself.”
Surround Yourself with Supportive People
If you’re a one man or woman show, it may be helpful to surround yourself with like minded people while you work to accomplish your goals. Surrounding yourself with negative people will make doing so much more difficult.
“Consider heading down to a coworking space. These places are often full of other freelancers and entrepreneurs who live a very similar lifestyle to you. It can be inspiring to be surrounded by people who have accomplished your goals, or who are starting out just like you once did. If you prefer to work in a solitary environment, you can always spruce up your desk a little bit. De-cluttering your workspace can be almost like de-cluttering your mind, creating room for you to focus on your responsibilities.”
Push Yourself, but Not Too Hard
Setting big goals is important when running a business, but you can’t build a successful career if you’re constantly demanding too much from yourself. If you don’t feel like accomplishing much, you’ll want to set the bar a little lower.
“Try pushing yourself to complete two hours of uninterrupted work. Anyone can find the motivation to push themselves when it’s only for an hour or two. When you’re having a better day, you can stretch yourself a little more. Remember, it’s not always about being the best. Sometimes, it’s just about being a little better than you were the day before.”
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