Hi lovelies,

Running your own business often sounds like the dream. It gives you the chance to run your own company in whatever field you want and are passionate in. You spend each day working to fulfill this dream, choosing your own hours, picking where you work, and making up your own rules. Yet while it is one of the best things that you will ever do in your life, it is also one of the hardest. And there will undoubtedly be times when you wonder if it is all worth it. You will likely miss the certainty of a set paycheck every month and not having to work to pitch new clients all the time. When you find that you are feeling unmotivated and ready to give it all up, it is important that you take a step back and realize you are doing what you love. No matter if you run your own business such as IAPAM, if you are a magazine editor or a personal trainer, this will help you to get back on track.

Remember why you started your business
You started your company because it is something that you dreamt of and were passionate about. It can be easy to get caught up in everything, but you need to take a step back sometimes and remember why you started. Look at everything that you have achieved and allow yourself to be proud of what you do.

Get organized in your workspace
A messy workspace can mean a messy mind. So the next time you are feeling unmotivated, get your workspace in order. This can mean filing all your documents, giving it a spring clean, or just organizing all the items on your computer so they are in easy to find folders. Once you have done this, you will feel excited to knuckle down and get back on with your work. If you are not enjoying working from home, why not go and find a coworking space that you can use? Or even just head to your local coffee shop. A change of scenery can sometimes be the best way to get your creative juices flowing again.

Take some time off
If you are feeling stuck in a rut and nothing is working, it could indicate that you are burnt out and need a break. If this is the case, take some time off. It could be a day during the week, a weekend, or even heading off on a holiday. When you get back, you will feel happy, refreshed, and raring to get on with your tasks.

These are a few simple things that you can do when you are feeling motivated to get you back on track. By just doing one, two, or all of these things you will find that you are heading back to your normal self and loving what you do again. What are some of your top tips when running your own business? Let us know in the comments below.