Five Inspirational Keys To Self-Motivation And Business Success

Idea Girl Media
October 10, 2021
Why is self-motivation important to entrepreneurs and small business owners? How can female entrepreneurs lead the way here to outpace…...
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Why is self-motivation important to entrepreneurs and small business owners?

Why is self-motivation important to entrepreneurs and small business owners? How can female entrepreneurs lead the way here to outpace their competition? A business leader's day is different every day. Here are five ways to keep your motivation levels high...

How To Find The Necessary Types Of Self-Motivation To Make Your Business Successful

The most interesting part of being in business is the freedom that it gives to the individual. There are no set rules to follow, not even a set way of doing things. You are free to do what you want with your time and money, which makes it an exciting venture. However, in order to make this happen, you must be motivated.

Motivation is the driving force that causes people to do something. It is a person’s desire to accomplish a particular goal. This motivation can be:

  • Internal
  • External
  • Both

There are many methods of becoming motivated to succeed, but one of the most important is having a clear vision for your business. This is related to having a specific goal in mind for yourself and how you will achieve that goal through your company's successes.

Motivational skills are essential in this new era of work-life balance.

  • How can you muster them?
  • How can push your business to succeed?

Let’s dive into this interesting topic...

How Mindset Impacts How You Feel About Yourself And Your Goals

Your mindset plays an important role in your life and how you feel about yourself. If you have a positive mindset, you will be more confident, while a negative mindset might lead to anxiety and depression.

A recent study found that the state of your mental health is correlated to how optimistic or pessimistic you are. People who believed they would succeed in their goals were happier than those who did not believe they would succeed.

So for starters, you’re going to want to be more aware of your mindset and how it affects your day. From there, you can work on becoming more motivated more often.

Mastering Self-Motivation

It is not easy to get out of bed when we find ourselves in a rut. A lot of factors can affect our mood including:

  • Quality of what we eat
  • Quality of sleep
  • Quality of our relationships

If these things do not change, then it is hard to be motivated and create a healthy lifestyle. However, this does not mean that it is impossible. With the right attitude and determination, anyone can reach their full potential and live a healthy life.

As long as you realize that this is something that you have to prioritize for yourself and be proactive, you can become a master of self-motivation skills.

Take Breaks To Increase Productivity At Work says Jon Muller at ideagirlmedia.com

What is the secret to motivating yourself to succeed?

People often use the same methods to motivate themselves and this often leads to burnout and failure. Here's what you can do instead:

  1. Create a self-talk strategy for success
  2. Make a list of behaviors that you want to change in your life
  3. Create a vision board that includes the people, places, and things that will help you reach your goal
  4. Set up an accountability partner
  5. Find small victories in each day so your progress feels natural

Each individual may be able to add to this list for even more examples of self-motivation.

Secret Tip: Hiring Others To Help Build Your Success

There are many ways to build an empire, but only you can determine what will help you achieve success. One thing is usually true: You'll have to reach out to others to help build your success. Yes, you need to be motivated, but you can also be smart too by surrounding yourself with the right people:

  • Hire experts for what you don't know (an accountant for your finances or someone that knows SEO for WordPress)
  • Hire someone to motivate you and hold you accountable (a business coach or mentor so you can share strategies)
  • Hire people who are better in some areas of operation than you are so you can focus on what you do best (department managers that can help to save you time and money in the long term)

How To Find More Self-Motivation Today

If you struggle with motivation, here are some top motivational tips:

First, take a break. You might be feeling like everything is too much to handle and you don't even know how to start. Step back, re-charge, then re-approach.

Second, create a personal mission statement for the day that is specific for your career and life goals. Your mission statement should include both short-term and long-term goals that will help set the tone for the rest of your day. And even into your week, month, quarter and year.

Finally, think about what inspires you today more than yesterday. Maybe it's something new or different that's happening around you. Or maybe it's an event happening in the future. Whatever it may be, find what motivates you now more than before and roll with that energy.

Making small changes today will help keep your motivation levels high.

6 Replies

  1. Jamie Gravatar

    By Jamie on

    I agree with every factor that you have pointed out Keri. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts on this.

    Reply to Jamie

    • Keri Jaehnig Gravatar

      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Jamie, Glad you like this article about business success and staying motivated and inspired as a business owner. Good to know we are on the same page. We update the blog often with similar insights, so I hope we will see you here again. Thank you for your kind words! ~Keri

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  2. John Gatesby Gravatar

    By John Gatesby on

    Since my childhood I suffered from low energy levels. During my school, I used to often doze off during my classes and this continued into my work. But now I have come across an effective solution. I take 10 minutes rest, a short nap every hour. This keeps me energised, focused and very productive.

    Reply to John

    • Keri Jaehnig Gravatar

      By Keri Jaehnig on

      John, Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Glad you found a way to optimize your workday. I’m sure others will find your tip one to try. Thanks for adding value to this post, ~Keri

      Reply to Keri

  3. Chloe Gravatar

    By Chloe on

    All very helpful tips! That bit about looking after yourself in terms of what you eat and how much sleep you get is spot on. Also using tools like a vision board. Thanks for a well worked post.

    Reply to Chloe

    • Keri Jaehnig Gravatar

      By Keri Jaehnig on

      Chloe, Glad you like this article about self-motivation and business success. Happy you found the tips helpful! We must care for ourselves, as you imply. A vision board has been a wonderful tool for many. Thank you for visiting my blog and sharing your thoughts, ~Keri

      Reply to Keri

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