Even if you have the strongest entrepreneurial spirit, it can often be difficult to stay motivated and focused turning your creative ideas into realities. I feel like every few weeks, I have to remind myself of what my goals are in order to stay enthusiastic about my work. Can you relate to that feeling? For me, staying inspired and motivated usually involves stepping back and changing up my schedule or reading up on other people’s creative success stories. I also find it helpful to do something that isn’t work-related, like spending time in nature or making random and messy art.
The posts below all address motivation and inspiration in different ways. Bookmark them for some advice and encouragement if you ever find yourself in a creative slump!
1. In Ellen Ercolini’s post on how to stop being the weakest link in your business, she writes that “the biggest indicator of your business success is your relationship to yourself.” So true! Being confident and believing in your dreams is key to actually achieving them.
2. Do you ever feel like you don’t have time to work on the creative projects you’re passionate about? Check out this list of 13 time management of successful women over on Classy Career Girl!
3. Being your own boss involves more self-motivation than ever especially when you just want to have a lazy day. I love these three simple tips from Holly Meyer Design on how to get work done when you’re feeling lazy.
4. In my opinion, staying inspired is conducive to staying motivated creatively. Love these 10 tips on how to stay inspired on The Beauty Dojo!
Do any of these posts particularly stand out to you? What do you find helps you stay motivated?
Happy weekend!
Ana says
These are all great but, wow, Ellen’s post on being the weakest link in your business really made me think. I’ll have to go back to it again, so I can really let everything she wrote sink in, because it was full of so much wisdom. One of the best parts for me was that, as I read through it, I kept thinking that everything she says applies to life in general, not just business.
Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Andrea says
Wow thank you so much for including me in this wonderful round up! So honored to be included with all these beautifully written articles!
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Nadya says
Thank you for sharing this. I had just the moment last night (literally sobbing in tears!) when i feel like my creative project hits the rock bottom, and start questioning if i’m in the right path. Sometimes you need a little support and reminder! :)
Jennifer says
Oh I have those moments all the time! It’s so easy to get discouraged and want to quit, but thankfully there is inspiration everywhere that can help us get back on our feet. :)