I love this tidbit of wisdom that one of my good friends shared with me (which was passed on, in turn, from a friend of hers.) I found it invaluable when it comes to the ups and downs of starting and running a business–and I’ve quickly gotten into the habit of doing the following:
Basically, instead of focusing on the negatives in your life and business (i.e., not enough leads or clients as you’d like, a mailing list that isn’t quite the size you want just yet, etc.)–think of all the POSITIVES that abound around you. For example–your health, for starters. The mental capacity that God gave you to even juggle all those things on your to-do list, lol. You may not have reached your total goal yet–but look back at how far you’ve come! I like to keep what I call my Gratitude Journal–just jotting down whatever comes to mind in terms of things I’m grateful for, no matter how small. Trust me–they add up! And it really helps to boost my spirits when I’m feeling funky and self-pitying.
So, overall, there are three steps to take at the beginning of each day, in order to get yourself moving:
- Think of all the things you’re thankful for, including the victories that haven’t yet materialized (because you know they eventually will!)
- Visualize your reached goals (more clients, better business visibility, more balance, etc.–fill in the blanks!)
- Focus on accomplishing at least one thing today that will propel you towards that goal–a phone call, an email, attending a networking event, even revising a press release, web page or product.
I firmly believe that if you consistently stay with this mindset, you will eventually see results–often sooner than later. Know why? Because you simply get back what you give out into the Universe–including positive, productive energy.
So, keep your head up and get going. It’s gonna be a great day!
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About the Blogger:
Vonetta Booker-Brown is the creator of SuccessTales.com, a resource/membership site for savvy female small business owners--and the author of the e-book Success Tales: Female Entrepreneurs' Stories of Challenges, Inspiration & Success--featuring BBWO's own LaShanda Henry!
