Self motivation is one of the key elements to the success of your new business.

You may have been very motivated and excited as you were putting your idea together, but as we all know that was just the start.

Now, you have opened the doors and nothing much has happened…, it did not take off as you expected, people did not keep their promises, people haven’t paid you, it’s harder than you thought.

There are many reasons you may be feeling a bit down, it all rests on your shoulders, so it is vital you dig deep, keep focused and stay motivated.

Now is the time to motivate yourself:

* Think positively, see how far you have come, remember you had nothing to start with
* Congratulate yourself on your successes
* Make a list of your achievements
* Find a mentor, if you can
* Spend time with positive people, family and friends who support you
* Set your self some sensible realistic targets to change your current circumstances
* Visualize your success, not what you perceive as your failure
* Appreciate what you have learned so far
* Identify what motivates you and set a goal around this
* Look after yourself & your health
* Spend time away from work, get the right work life balance
* Take some breaks, coffee, lunch etc
* Take time away from your workplace to think, you will be more productive outside
your work environment.
* Remember you started this because it’s something you enjoy doing
* Acknowledge what is stressing you out and find a way to lessen the effects
* Take a holiday, even if it is only one day and leave it all behind
* Get a member of your staff or hire someone, to do the things you do not enjoy or are not good at
* Finally take positive action, play to your strengths

Need a boost, need to bounce some ideas around to get things going again, I am always happy to help, so get in touch and together we will kick start the process.

Article by Vanessa Hodge.Vanessa Hodge is the owner of Image Connect, a web design, marketing communications and printing company for new start up and small businesses. You can read further articles, hints & tips and more at Image Connect Websites, Marketing, Printing or Image Connect London Blog