How to Reinvigorate Your Passion for Your Business

Many entrepreneurs find that after working hard for years and handling the many ups and downs that come with owning a business, that they burn out. Venture owners can find that their passion falters, and they wind up feeling flat, uninspired and lacking commitment, drive and energy.

This is understandable, considering the kind of work hours necessary for being an entrepreneur and the focus, resilience and persistence required to make it in the world of business. Plus, many people — women especially — are trying to take care of families and run a household on top of it all.

If you’ve found yourself in this position, it’s important to realize that you’re not alone and that there are things you can do to get back up and at-‘em. Read on for some ways to bring passion and energy back into your business ASAP.

Take a Break

For starters, one of the most beneficial things you can do — but something which many female entrepreneurs resist — is taking a break. While you might worry about doing this, it’s vital that you get away for a time to recharge, rest and relax. No one can work long hours forever without taking a break. At some point, your mind and body will rebel.

The level of break you need depends on how burned out you are. For instance, having an afternoon off every so often could be enough, or you could set yourself new rules about exactly how many hours per week you’ll work. Perhaps limit your hours each day (and don’t check emails outside of this!), or ensure that you always take weekends off.

It’s also wise to schedule in proper holidays at least once a year. Take at least three weeks or more at a time off work so you can truly unwind. During your time off, not only will you probably want to catch up on sleep, spend time with your family and friends, start or go back to a hobby and travel, read and the like, but you may also want to concentrate on your health. A break from work allows you to book a checkup, design a healthier eating program or exercise routine or start meditating or practicing yoga, as an example.

This time away from your business is sure to have you feeling better inside and out when you return, and in addition, it will surely enable you to see your organization from a fresh perspective and with more passionate eyes.

Keep Learning and Surround Yourself With Interesting People

When you’ve lost the spark that ignited your business drive in the first place, another thing that can help to reignite it is to learn something new. Enroll in a course, such as an online MBA in California, New York, Ohio or wherever you may be located, or attend workshops, conferences, seminars, trade shows and the like.

On top of picking up new skills and knowledge, which will get neurons firing in your brain and help you to see your business in a new light, putting yourself out there has another consequence. You will have the chance to interact with a variety of interesting people who can inspire and motivate you, for example.

Think about finding a mentor who can act as a support system for you. Choose an experienced business person who has “been there and done that” and who understands the challenges of being self-employed. Talking to this person, learning from them, can help you to get unstuck and to see new ways to become passionate about your venture.

Delegate

Lastly, keep in mind that most entrepreneurs burn out and lose their business mojo because they simply try to do too much for too long. To reinvigorate yourself, learn to delegate. This applies whether you have a team working for you or not.

If you have staff members, make sure you’re actually passing on enough work, and avoid doing the tasks that you hired them for. It can be hard to let go, but once you do, you will see and feel the difference. If you don’t have employees as yet, you can still delegate. Outsource tasks you hate, don’t feel confident doing or which sap too much of your time and energy. Remember, these days there are plenty of technological tools that can automate jobs, and there are affordable worker options too. You can hire contractors purely when you need them; plus you’ll find that by freeing up time to spend working on things you enjoy, and which were what got you passionate about business in the first place, you’re sure to soon bring in plenty more money, anyhow.

Thanks to Jackie Robertson