Did you wake up this morning ready and raring to go or did you wake up thinking “If I don’t get a new client today, that’s it, I am calling it quits!”?
Owning a business of any kind is not for the faint of heart.
There is work to be done and at the beginning of your business, it can seem like an endless supply of work.
Being your own boss can seem glamorous. After all, you get to be the expert, the problem-solver, the one guiding others to success. But behind the scenes, there’s a lot of work.
From marketing your services, finding the right prospects, converting them to clients, then delivering exceptional results, there’s a daily ritual that can feel overwhelming.
Here’s the not-so-secret secret: success often hinges on learning to love what it takes to get things done.
This doesn’t mean becoming a workaholic.
You started a business for a reason. Then you quickly realized that it was a lot of work to own a business.
Let’s face it, the administrative tasks, the constant relationship nurturing, the uncertainty of income – they can be draining.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of wishing you could skip to the part where you’re solely focused on coaching and forget the rest.
But here’s the thing: those unglamorous parts are the foundation of your success. They’re the activities that allow you to serve your clients effectively and build a thriving business.
It’s about mindset.
WORK is a four-letter word! But it does not have to come with a negative connotation.
Reframing Your Mind
So, how do we flip the script and start enjoying the ‘work’? Here are a few tips:
- Focus on the “Why.” Remind yourself why you started in the first place. Was it the desire to make a positive impact, the freedom to be your own boss, or the challenge of helping others grow? Keeping your core purpose at the forefront can reignite the passion that motivates and fuels your day.
- Find the Flow. Can mastering a new marketing strategy be a puzzle to solve? Can crafting the perfect program be an act of creative expression? Approach the tasks you once thought of as “hard work” with a sense of curiosity and see if you can find the inherent flow within them.
- Celebrate Small Wins. The path to success is paved with small victories. Acknowledge your progress, no matter how seemingly insignificant. Did you finally land that dream client? Did you learn a new technique to streamline your workflow? Recognizing these wins reinforces the positive aspects of the hustle.
- Embrace Continuous Learning. The business landscape is constantly evolving. View the need to stay updated on marketing trends, industry knowledge, or coaching techniques as an exciting opportunity to expand your skillset and become an even more valuable resource for your clients.
Change the words you think and say about your work.
Instead of saying “Owning a business is such hard work.” Say “Owning a business is like riding a roller coaster – there are continuous ups and downs but, I loved the entire ride!”
By shifting your mindset, you’re not just building a successful business, you’re building resilience, adaptability, and a deep well of self-satisfaction.
Remember, the challenges you overcome today become the lessons you share tomorrow.
So, roll up your sleeves and learn to love the ride that leads to your ultimate success.
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