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I wanted to share a video today that’s a very interesting look at what motivates us.
Keep in mind as you watch that you’re your own boss, and it’s your job to motivate yourself!
Understanding the way our own minds and emotions work can help us keep ourselves inspired and motivated to work towards our goals.
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As kids, anything seems possible. Those around us tell us, “the sky is the limit!” and we believe them.
But then somewhere along the way there’s a shift. The adults start herding us toward “realistic” goals. They see our talents or the areas we struggle with or our physical limitations and tell us which dreams aren’t achievable. Then we accept it. We choose a path towards a particular job or profession. We accept that dreams end as we grow into adults.
Really? Is growing up about accepting reality and giving up on the dreams we held so passionately as children? Or should we strive to ignore those who expect us to accept “realistic” dreams and instead grow into bigger dreams and make a difference in this world?
This week I took the kids and flew to Anchorage (that’s the “big city” for us Alaskans) where we celebrated my Grandmother’s 80th birthday with her. She’s had a very long life and it was wonderful to spend some time together with so much of my extended family in one place.
Then I got the news yesterday that a wonderful lady I knew online had passed away. I’d known Denise Willms for years – she ghostwrote articles for me, helped me with press releases, and I did website design and hosting for her. She was a wonderful person, full of kindness and she always inspired me. I can hardly believe she’s gone.
It’s been one of those weeks where I realized that life is so unpredictable. We never know whether it’ll be 80 we make it to… or whether we’ll leave the world much sooner than seems fair.
If life or business has been a little tough lately, overwhelming or discouraging, this post is for you. There are ups and downs on the way to every goal. Know that you can succeed if you just keep on. Don’t give up! It’s worth hanging in there to reach the goals you’ve set.
The lines between work and play can be blurred if you’re running a business you love. I often loose track of time when I’m writing or designing. But no matter how much you love it you need to get time away to recharge your batteries. If you don’t take time out for yourself and your personal life, your health and relationships will suffer. You’ll also find yourself exhausted and prone to making mistakes you wouldn’t otherwise make.
It can be challenging though to take time away from the office when the office is at home. And it can be tough to slow down and relax. Start small with a commitment to disconnect from your business for an hour or two each evening. Then add one day off. Just one. If you’re concerned about staying in contact with customers or clients have a virtual assistant check email for you or setup an auto-response on your email account. Step away from the computer, the blackberry, the iPhone, the sewing machine, those paints, the camera or whatever it is that you get paid to do. And you may not count mopping your floors or cleaning out a closet as relaxation unless it’s really something that does relax you. Be honest with yourself.
Here are some ideas of things you can do either to pamper yourself or reconnect with the people around you and recharge yourself:
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