Motivation is a complex subject for a lot of our entrepreneurs out there. Sometimes, we feel like we are on top of the world. We feel like everything is just out there waiting to be explored. There are some cases where we feel unmotivated. It feels like we are falling in a bottomless pit. Whatever mood we are in, here are five pieces of advice for unmotivated teen entrepreneurs.
Stay Positive
One of the easiest things to tell someone is “Stay Positive”. Staying positive comes in different forms. However, it is something that’s intangible. Some people do not really know how to do it because it comes from within.
If you believe that you did your part completely perfectly, what is there to worry about? Staying positive means you take a breather when you’ve done your part. There is no point in stressing over things which you clearly don’t have control over.
Plan and Set Reminders
A great way to get some motivation is planning your next moves. Doing this gets you excited and makes you look forward. You should also set reminders every now and then. It primes your mind and prepares you for whatever’s coming.
The rule here is simple. You should already be in the right mood and mindset even before you take on a task. We assure you, there will be monumental changes if you approach it this way.
Take Care of Yourself
Maybe the cause of your demotivation is you have been neglecting yourself in the past weeks or months. Forgetting to take care of oneself is one of the worst culprits in demotivation. As we’ve told all of you a lot of times already, never forget to take care of yourself.
This includes investing in your physical, spiritual, and mental needs. You are the most important factor in your entrepreneurial life. De-stressing from time to time allows you to regroup and plan a fresh and better way to deal with what’s bothering you.
Set Personal Goals and Missions
Another way to jumpstart your dwindling motivation is by challenging yourself with small achievements. The great thing about this is that it doesn’t really have to be work related. Do you want to finally shed that pesky six pounds? Go work on it.
Start a Routine
Again, the last thing on our list is something that we could use in approaching a problematic turn in your life. It is ideal that we develop our own routine. It develops our mindset each day and allows us to take the day on without any negativity.
Your routine should start from the moment you open your eyes in the morning. No excuses. Practice it until it becomes muscle memory. Without a doubt, you would be off to better days. The secret behind this is that it trains our mind. It tells us that everyday is a new day. It forgives us from our past shortcomings, in favor of the bright day ahead of us.
Truly, unmotivated days would come. However, it doesn’t mean that we couldn’t do anything about it. You are an entrepreneur; this is just a slump. You are more powerful than who you think you are.
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Brendan Cox (born 08/29/2000) is an American teen serial entrepreneur who currently owns and runs various businesses. Specializing in graphic design and branding, Cox is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in his age group.
