5 Tips to Help You Stay Motivated a Business Owner

Do you find that when your business is having an amazing month, your keen, energised, and jump out of bed every day, but then you might have a rough patch and as business slows you find it hard to stay motivated, the day feels like an uphill battle?

Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Every business has peaks and troughs, and every owner lacks motivation from time to time…but it’s the business owners who can stay motivated even through the low times that will end up on top.

So here are our top 5 recommendations for getting your business mojo back…

#1. Remember Your Business Dream

Finding the heart of why you started your business plays a great part in motivating you to keep going!

The next time you are struggling to keep those motivation levels up, think back about why you started the business and look at the bigger picture.

Taking a walk down memory lane is a good way to remind yourself of how far you’ve come and to see how much you’ve already accomplished.

 

#2. Relive your past successes

When was the last time your business hit a goal? Or hit a significant milestone? Spending some time thinking about the work you put in to reach the taste of victory.
Those great moments can get you over the hurdle and back into action again.

By celebrating every success achieved, it’ll keep the passion burning and those inspiration levels on the rise!

 

#3. Break down your goal

Although lack of motivation may not be in relation to a specific goal, having one front of mind often helps to increase those motivation levels.

Breaking down long-term goals into weekly or even daily action steps, the ongoing progress can help you build momentum and keep the process moving forward.

Small little tastes of victory can help business owners’ power through difficult times.  As time goes by, and with success building on success, you will be able to increase your process and start setting yourself bigger goals.

 

#4. Find inspiration from a mentor or industry group

There will always be others who have faced similar challenges. Spending some time understanding how they overcame these obstacles can be highly motivating. As well it’s a great way to collect some creative ideas and fresh thinking.

Being a business owner or entrepreneur can be isolating at times, but you don’t have to struggle through the rough periods alone. One of the most effective things you can do for yourself is to surround yourself with the right people. Ideally, they are people who know how to pick you up when you’re down and help you to move forward when things are tough.

A great way to find a business mentor is through your local chamber of commerce, council, or even ask our team at STS Accounting Group if they could recommend someone. Signing up for industry conferences, online workshops, or seminars and reading business-related articles may also help you get back into your groove.

 

#5. Psych Yourself Up

Most of these methods rely on external sources, however, motivation comes from within. One of the easiest ways to get motivated is by understanding what inspires you and gets you moving. Things like favourite music, good food, positive thinking, celebrating success, or encouraging mantras are great places to start. Mindfulness Apps can also be a helpful tool.

When you have found an activity that boosts your motivation, you have found your own personal secret to getting over the slump!

 

So what’s next?

All businesses hit rough patches. You may run out of ideas, out of steam or things may not be working out the way you had planned.

No matter what decisions you make, motivation plays a huge role in turning things around, along with being true to your business’s core values.

If you need someone to chat to don’t hesitate to speak to your accountant or one of our team at STS Accounting Group – we are here to ensure your business thrives, so contact us today.

 

 

The content for this article was sourced from businessfoundations.com.au