Staying Motivated

3 Keys to keep going when you feel stuck

Feeling stuck—it happens to all of us

•The phone stops ringing

•Writer’s block

•Unforeseen expenses

•Physical exhaustion

3 Keys to get moving and keep going

Measurability Accountability Novelty

Measurability

That which is measured improves ~ Peter Drucker

If you are not keeping score…how do you win?

Common measures for entrepreneurs

Number of new clients, accounts, sales, units sold, deals negotiated

Dollars earned, lost, invested, saved Prizes, awards, recognitions

Accountability

Accountability partner– knows what your goals are and asks you regularly about your progress. You can count on them to ask.

Sample accountability questions

Monday Tuesday WednesdayHow well did you plan today? (1-10)How well did you execute your plan? (1-10)How many minutes did you lose chatting/surfing?How many angry or destructive comments did you make?How many times did you "touch only once"?How many tasks did you successfully complete?*Adapted from Mojo daily questions

Novelty—What’s new?

Both the mind and body respond to novelty—new tests and “stretches”.

Think about weight loss plateaus, writer’s block, or stale ad campaigns

Ways to introduce novelty

Join a new group or association – attend meetings you have previously neglected

Read new information and APPLY it to your business

Start a new exercise routine Learn to cook something totally different Actively search for ways to step out of your

comfort zone

Staying motivated and getting unstuck—extra ideas

•Ask yourself if you need to quiet your mind (yoga, prayer, meditation) or stimulate your thoughts (reading, webcasts, conversation)

•Engage in a quick pressure valve activity—a walk or run, a board game, listening to music, hot bath

•Revisit the “game plan”—sometimes being stuck is a signal that you need to change direction