What do you do if your entrepreneurial spirit is waning in tough times?

In tough times, when your entrepreneurial spirit is waning, it’s crucial to reconnect with yourself. Practicing mindfulness can help you stay present and grounded, offering clarity in challenging moments. By creating mental space, you can better understand what the present truly means for you and your business. These tough periods are not just obstacles; they are opportunities to refocus and eliminate what no longer serves your goals. By decluttering your mind and clearing away unnecessary distractions, you can reignite your spark, finding renewed purpose and energy to move forward.

First, give yourself permission to acknowledge and feel your emotions—it's okay to be challenged and unsure. Reflect on why you started your journey in the first place and revisit the dreams that ignited your ambition. Sometimes, taking a step back and practicing mindfulness can help clear your mind and renew your energy. Try to break your goals into smaller, manageable tasks and celebrate each small victory along the way. Surround yourself with a supportive network that can offer encouragement and fresh perspectives. Remember, every entrepreneur faces challenges, and it's through these tough times that resilience is built. Reignite your spirit by focusing on what you love about your work and how far you've come.

Funnily enough, that's what our social app UBQT is all about. Nurturing connections. A support system is essential, for a million and 1 reasons, including bouncing off ideas. We created this awesome BETA Testing group, where we are constantly challenged by bright, talented and successful individuals, from all walks of life, who mean well and who want us to succeed. What a blessing to have them. And remember, health is not only physical and mental, it is social.

Disconnect. Connect. Reconnect. An entrepreneur's journey can be long, bumped, and occasionally lonely too - especially if you're remote working for the most part. Daily self-care is one of the secret ingredients to making it to the finish line - it's a marathon, so pace yourself. Try daily regular (short) breaks, a daily form of exercise + do not settle for less than 5K steps per day!), and watch your diet. Plant based most of the time is best - that enables you to feel light, and more focused.

No such thing as failures. Only experiences. Embrace them, enjoy the journey, and keep on learning to stay ahead of the curve.

In tough times, not only when your entrepreneurial spirit wanes, but your entire being can hit rock bottom. Returning to your essence, who you really are, and the basics help you reconnect your mind and spirit to regain new energy. Depending on your personality, you might consider some of the aforementioned points, including isolating yourself. Spending time alone in your preferred, solitary place can be helpful.

I've come to terms with my current position on my business journey. I used to compare my progress to that of businesses with decades of experience, wishing to be further ahead. By acknowledging where I am, striving to progress, and acquiring the essential skills for success, I am embracing my present situation with optimism for a prosperous future. It may not always be smooth sailing, but it is undeniably rewarding.

For sure, you want to be in the present, and focused, but not exclusively in that present. To (constantly) be ahead of the curve, you must plan, anticipate, think forward, know where you're going yet stay flexible, sufficiently so to pivot when required. So like all things, I guess, it's about balance.