Discover how to stay motivated even when times are tough.
Life sometimes gets in the way of business. Financial difficulties, family challenges and health concerns can all distract you from your business, yet business must go on. So how do you set your challenges and concerns aside and stay motivated and focused during difficult times?
#1 Create Goals
Goals help you stay focused and motivated. The trick during difficult times is to make sure the goals are easily attainable yet still move your business forward. For example, if you are dealing with health problems then you may prefer to break your day up into smaller segments. A goal such as creating an information product or writing your content for the next month is something you can tackle in small sections of time.
However, launching a new website may not be something you want to tackle when you are under the weather. Also, while outsourcing to contractors can definitely ease some of the burden, if you have to micromanage the contractors, you are creating too much work for yourself. Find contractors that can take the project and run with it. At the same time, choose goals that you can tackle easily in smaller segments of time.
#2 Work on What You Love
Ideally, everything you do for your business is something you enjoy. However, many business owners still manage some tasks that are not their favorite responsibilities. When you are dealing with a difficult time, it’s the perfect time to find someone to manage those tasks and to focus your attention on doing the tasks you love.
For example, if you love to blog and communicate with your audience, then set aside time each day to manage that responsibility. Having something to look forward to will help you get through the difficult times without your business suffering.
#3 Cut Yourself Some Slack
If you put too much pressure on yourself to do and be a superhuman, you are going to burn out quickly. Everyone has difficult times. If you accept that you may have to cut back a bit or get help during this trial, you will be much more able to focus on your business when you have time to. Stress and pressure are a guaranteed way to lose focus and concentration.
#4 Change Your Schedule
Often, difficult times throw a wrench in your routine. Suddenly you are not able to work when you normally do. This can make concentrating and focusing difficult. Instead of struggling to try to maintain the same schedule, create a new one. Adapt and be proactive. For example, a sick family member can consume your day. Instead of struggling, get up an hour earlier or stay up an hour later during the day. Create time to work so you don’t have to find time to work.
#5 Mind Your Health
Above everything else, it is important to take good care of yourself, especially during difficult times. Manage stress, get good sleep, exercise, move your body and eat healthy foods. These will all help you focus and concentrate when you have time to work on your business.
Planning ahead for difficult times can also lessen the impact. Make sure you have a good support system. Also a savings account that can provide you with several months of income can also lessen the stress during difficult times. Outsource, automate, and remember how important it is to take great care of yourself.
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How to Stay Motivated During Tough Times
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Discover how to stay motivated even when times are tough.
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Annabelle Stevens
Eternal Spiral Books
Eternal Spiral Books
Life sometimes gets in the way of business. Financial difficulties, family challenges and health concerns can all distract you from your business, yet business must go on. So how do you set your challenges and concerns aside and stay motivated and focused during difficult times?
