Motivation Tips for Frustrated Entrepreneurs

It’s that time of year when everyone is talking about new year’s resolutions, and while I think that’s important enough that I wrote my own blog post on it a couple weeks ago, I also think it’s important to talk about some motivation tips.

​Life is a roller coaster with ups and downs, and that can be especially true of entrepreneurship as our businesses go through ups and downs. The downs can be especially frustrating when you’re working long hours and you think you’re doing everything right, but nothing seems to be working. It can be hard to stay motivated through all that, so let’s look at some motivation tips you can use to tackle your business goals all year long.

Motivation Tip 1: Take a Break

​We all need to take a break every now and then, especially when we get frustrated. When we get frustrated, we can have a harder time seeing the mistakes we’re making or the direction we should be moving in because we’re just so focused on what’s not working.

​Taking a break can mean going on a long vacation, but it doesn’t have to be a long break. Just going for a walk can be a great way to refresh your brain, not only by getting away from the problem, but by getting outside for some fresh air and exercise, both of which will help you think more clearly.

There’s a reason people often recommend walking away from a problem you’re having a hard time solving ​and moving onto something else for a while. It’s because focusing on the problem can make it harder to see the bigger picture, and by taking time to step back and think about something else, you give your brain space to “breathe” and work on that problem in the background while you do something else.

​Meditation is also a great way to clear your head, and it only takes a few minutes, so if you don’t have time for a vacation or a long walk, a quick meditation can be just as effective.

Motivation Tip 2: Get Help

No one knows everything, so sometimes the best thing to do when we get frustrated is to talk about it with someone else. This could be a business coach or mentor who could talk you through strategies for overcoming your challenges, or it could just be getting together with a friend over coffee (or your beverage of choice) and venting. They might have some strategy ideas for you, or they might just be able to lend a sympathetic ear, in which case you can vent and then get back to work refreshed and motivated to tackle your big goals again.

If you do want to talk to a business coach to provide motivation tips all year long, or just to provide the accountability you need to achieve your big goals for your business this year, I’m here to help. You can schedule your FREE clarity call with a Strategy Rockstar now to talk about how I can help keep you motivated all year long, no matter what life throws your way.