Motivation. This is a complicated subject that is studied
a lot and understand a little. Almost every aspect of
human life - from the mundane life changes - a
guided, swayed and changed the motivating factors.
For example, what's for dinner may be motivated
desire to lose or gain weight. Whether or not to participate
a business seminar may be motivated by the speaker,
location and price. When and where to buy new clothes May
be motivated by a long list of personal preferences and
as changing seasons and weather conditions.
Even reading this article was motivated behavior. Do you have
such as writing style? Are you curious about this subject
question? Do you have a desire to learn new information? do
have enough time to finish reading? If the answers
No, probably not continue reading!
But, as you continue, you are obviously motivated.
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Business Motivation
Motivation is one of the most powerful driving force
in the workplace. It can mean the difference between the huge
success and failure.
motivation stems from two izvora.Prvi part
Motivation is an external or external (outside person)
the source. Other motivational factors from the internal
forces, which are generally of your thoughts, patterns and
collective experiences.
, however, humans are unique, so what motivates Jack will
does not necessarily motivate Jill. You - and only you - will be
able to determine what works.
Take time to examine the internal and external factors
motivating you as business owner. What can you do
to enhance and improve their motivation to make yourself
more productive and more fulfilled?
Here are seven keys to motivation to May prove useful.
1 inspiration
Inspiration is critical to getting and staying motivated. If the
not interested in your job, your motivation level will
never be high and you will not be able to maintain interest in
very long.
, on the other hand, if you have the energy and excited about
the work you do, you will have more perseverance, energy
and intensity.
Take an honest look at your inspiration level. Are you
excited about going to work or is it a liability? these would
be surprised at the number of people who decide
a company that looks good on paper but in reality
interest them in the least. These individuals will grow
tired
and uninterested pretty quickly because they do not have
inspiration or passion to sustain them in difficult
times they will encounter as a small business owner.
If you really enjoy your work, then I think that you can
re-focus your small business to better suit your needs.
Or consider making changes in their entirety. This is quite a drastic
advice, but inspiration is important.
2 Goal Setting
Short and long term goal setting is vital for any business
the owner. If you set goals, and will be left with the case
nothing to strive for and no charted course to follow.
How could you possibly be motivated if you are sure
on the direction of your company?
take the time to put your goals in writing obliku.Poslovni plan
It may sound scary, but it is really nothing more than
objectives, strategies, implementation and budget. Write down your
own business plan and update it at least once a year. include
"mini-goals" that can be accomplished in just a few hours,
days or weeks, as well as the more ambitious "grand-goals"
that can take years to complete. View this plan
throughout the year.
But can a business plan really help motivate? Yes!
Written goals will make you feel more professional and
certainly more connected to your business. This will also free
you from having to reinvent their business objectives for each
the day.
3 CONNECTING
Another key factor in getting and stay motivated
networking with other small business owners. one person
I can not move the big mountains. However, when the number of
people begin to work together mountain were suddenly
only small hills - simply challenges waiting to be
surmounted.
In fact, the isolation of working is just one of the
hard parts, as an entrepreneur. mutual support
motivating. So, make it easy on yourself by connecting
with others or in your community or online. Even when
companies are not connected, you will often find a common
Soil and ways to work together.
Many successful entrepreneurs report that finding the right
networking group was a milestone in the growth
the business. By working together, networking groups can help
its members generate more qualified sales leads and solve
problems quickly and efficiently. Share your ideas
expertise and experience is also an invaluable aspect of
networking groups. And do not forget about cost sharing,
perhaps by buying in bulk or joint marketing projects.
Your own personal team of entrepreneurs will help
re-energize when the burden of running your own
business does too. With your networking team
rely on, you can accomplish more in less time, and probably
Have fun in the process. Of course, you will feel less
their own.
4 Reward yourself
Small business owners will always have to work hard, but
All work and no play is a big mistake. Your motivation will
soon begin to fall if you never take any time from
requirements to conduct business.
So, plan frequent rewards for themselves. No, it does not need
that trip to Hawaii (although this is a great idea). your
Awards can be as simple as lunch with an old friend,
matinee with your significant other, in the afternoon
shopping or a relaxing massage.
If your budget and time will allow, take a few days off for
Short trips or simply schedule a break from work for several
the day. Make it a real vacation - even if you do not leave the city -
so there is no checking e-mail, voicemail or fax. you
need to get away, relax and renew yourself. This "down"
time to regenerate will help improve your posture and
perspective. It sounds corny, but will return to their
operations with a new sense of motivation.
5 EXERCISE
Although it is not always immediately apparent, there
strong connection between mind and body. it is
vital for every small business owner to take breaks and
exercise - every day. If your body is not healthy, your
motivation will certainly suffer.
This exercise breaks may not be huge blocks of time,
i do not have to spend money joining a gym or hiring
personal trainer. Start by walking briskly for 30 minutes
before, during or after work. Once you are involved
walk every day, and then try doubling time or doing two walks
every day.
Whatever works for you is best, but the important thing is to
the beginning. You'll start to feel better.
After walking part of your routine, add some basic light
of weight. Buy a tape or go online to find out how to properly
use weights so you will not get hurt.
You can keep the weights under the table, and use them
for only a few minutes at a time. Buy the time the next time
You are at the grocery store. Set the timer for three
minutes to start, and then add two minutes while you're up
up to 10 or 15 minutes every day.
Some small business owners to television work and
CNN interrupt the schedule along with their weight. this
way, they are catching up with world and local news, and more
simultaneously getting some moderate exercise.
8 ORGANIZE
Organization is critical to motivation. How do you feel good
about his work, when you can not find any relevant documents or
constantly late returning messages? your
business will falter and your motivation will suffer.
Some people just can not get organized. If you are one of
them, and then consider bringing in someone - a business
friend, family member or professional - to help
clutter and the mess cleaned up. You'll be amazed at how
This is one important step will help restore the
organizational track. Do not stop there. Now really get
organized by creating a business system that will help
streamline your business.
the real challenge will be keeping yourself on track by
maintenance of these systems. For many, this is a daily
challenge, but if you use your organizational systems will
be free to think about other important issues.
7 Motivational Speakers and authors
As small business owners, it seems we are bombarded with
with motivational ideas and materials - tapes, books, CDs,
seminars, workbooks, video and more. Why is there so
many different motivational products, authors and
speakers? Because people are buying these materials.
Used effectively, they are effective and therefore they sell!
However, there are so many different motivational gurus
It's often hard to see through the clutter to find someone
that makes sense for you - someone who can get "fired
up "on work and improve your business.
Try to talk with a mentor or networking group members
see who they could recommend. Start aware
motivational industry and how it can help you become
more enthusiastic and positive about your business. Do some
light of their own research to find some of the authors and
speakers that interest you.
Before you invest in motivational materials, you can probably
find some inexpensive ways to obtain material. check
your local library, tune into your local PBS station to buy
materials with a friend network, visit used bookstores or
buy goods online. Do not make a huge investment,
because you'll probably want to sample many different
of view.
But these materials actually work? Yes, but only if
make the effort. Just like exercise, you have to work
muscles -. In this case your mind muscles
It's up to you to take this information and apply it to your
life and business. The actual use of motivational ideas across
period of time and you will start seeing results.
Keep the momentum
Motivation is what moves us forward in our daily and
business life. Take time to review the motivating
factors and use some of these keys to improve your focus
and renew your enthusiasm. If you keep on track,
motivation momentum can not help but carry you forward.