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As a small business owner, you have taken the leap into entrepreneurship and are living your dream of owning your own company, although sometimes it may not feel like it.
With owning a small business comes great responsibility and challenges that can make it difficult to enjoy your day-to-day working life.
In this blog, we will share some tips on how you can stay motivated and find joy in running your small business.
Stay Organised
To be a respectable business owner, you must set clear goals, create a schedule and stick to it, delegate tasks when possible, and prioritise your to-do list... honestly, planning is key.
And guess what! I've produced a FREE daily planner to help you on your way.
Now listen, planners only work if you stick to them... you can't just expect it to magically organise your work life.
Basically, if you make an effort to stay organised, you have more time for yourself, your family, your dogs, your hobbies... whatever it may be! You have time for leisure.
Find a Support System
Running a small business can be lonely at times, especially if you're a one-man-bad.
It's important to find a support system that you can turn to for advice and encouragement. This could include other small business owners in your community, networking groups, or even online communities (HELLO!!! The Social Media Coach Crew).
Having people who understand what you're going through and can offer support and guidance can make a big difference in how you feel about your day-to-day work as a small business owner.
Have Hobbies
It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of running a small business, but it's important to have hobbies outside of work. This will help you recharge.
Make time for activities that you enjoy, whether it's joining a niche interest group or reading a book.
By having hobbies, you can find a better balance between work and personal life; time for work is set aside, and time for fun is set aside, so each becomes refreshing in its own right. No Groundhog Day here!
Celebrate Small Wins
As a small business owner, it's easy to get caught up in the big picture and forget to celebrate the small wins along the way. Take yourself out for dinner, buy those new shoes, or shout about your success on social media.
Taking the time to acknowledge and celebrate your achievements can boost motivation and bring pleasure in achieving tasks, which is more enjoyable than just seeing them as checkboxes! Don't wait for the big milestones to celebrate, but instead, recognise and appreciate the small successes that lead you there.
Life is about happiness and pleasure, after all; it would be pretty depressing if we only lived for financial gain.
Final Tip... Remember Your Why
Lastly, it's important to always remember your why. As a small business owner, you have a passion and purpose that drove you to start this journey. When things get tough, take a moment to reflect on why you started and what motivates you. This will help reignite your passion and remind you of the joy that comes with being a small business owner.
So, I hope these tips have been helpful! Make sure you stick to them!
The Social Media Coach Crew x
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