Ever feel like you’re on a high? You’re pumped about something you’re working on? You know exactly where you’re going? Then someone comes along and bumps you off track? Maybe suggests something different or questions why you’re doing something a certain way. It gets you thinking, doesn’t it? Maybe makes you question yourself?
As entrepreneurs, we probably go through this more often than others because we are treading a path that is unknown. I’m sure the people who have brought us many of the great products and services we use today, had the same thoughts and feelings as they were launching their business idea.
We must learn to give ourselves a pep talk. If any of you have children or are mentors to others, you know how to do it for them. Encouraging words often comes from our mouths for others, but rarely directed within. As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned to do this to myself. Whenever I’m in doubt or feel like someone has bumped me off track, I whisper words of encouragement to myself. This is particularly important when working from a home office as there’s no one else to do it for you.
Another suggestion is to post a couple sticky notes up around your work areas with a select few words or phrases of encouragement. A good one is “Believe in yourself and what is in your heart.”
And so today I’m back on track.