How to stave off boredom and stay excited in business
Using a similar scale you could place both happiness and sadness at
the top end of the spectrum. So what is the opposite of happiness?
The opposite of happiness is boredom.
If
you figure out what it is that excites you and pursue this consistently
with both enthusiasm and passion, you are unlikely to be plagued by
feelings of boredom.
5 ways to remain excited about your business
There is a feeling of excitement and expectation when starting a new
business. But it is hard to keep yourself motivated once the initial
enthusiasm has worn off. Here are five ideas to help keep you inspired
and out of the boredom zone.
1. Start each day with a series of positive questions. What
would excite me today? What do I want to spend my time doing? What am I
looking forward to? Motivation comes from within, and when you are
excited about the day ahead you can achieve great things.
2. Eliminate the things that you don’t enjoy doing. That
may be easier said than done, but I bet there are some things you could
delegate. This may mean investing in a training program for a member of
your staff. But the benefits are two-fold – you empower your team, but
more importantly you free yourself to think about your business with new
enthusiasm.
3. What is it about your business that excites you? Ask
yourself why you thought your business was a good idea in the first
place. Re-assess your service or product – apply a new creative idea to
rekindle your enthusiasm. Connect and network with people who may give
you a new perspective to consider.
4. Take a look at your environment. Your surroundings
can stimulate or dampen your motivation. Try working in an alternative
space. Find a new place to work for a day or longer. Change the décor of
the room in which you work.
5. Take a short break. When you feel the onset of
boredom, take a break. Go for a walk, visit the gym, meditate, read a
book or magazine. Do anything that you enjoy that provides a moment of
escape. If your business allows, set yourself a challenge outside of
work that excites and stimulates you. The satisfying feeling of success
can then be used to reignite your motivation at work.
What are you going to do today that excites you?
source: www.virgin.com
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