Is it worth it?

I have asked myself this question many many times, often when am facing a challenge in my business. "Is this worth it?" "Why do I even bother?". It is quite easy to be discouraged when you are facing a rough patch but one thing that always gets me through it is the "WHY".

Why did I start my business?

Many people go into this phase and quit (quitting is not wrong either) but if you need help navigating this phase here are some helpful tips-

1. Write down your accomplishments- what goal did you attain recently? How did it make you feel? Remember the times you could only dream about what you have now?

2. Remember the "WHY"- This is my personal favorite. Building a company starts mostly with the "why" then "how". This helps reconnect you with your purpose.

3. Understand that hard times never last- They really don't. What is important is the lesson you learn during the process.

4. Take a breather- Sometimes, when I feel stressed I like to sleep (sounds funny but it's true). A good sleep or vacation helps put things in perspective. What you consider a stumbling block might just need sometime for you to refocus.

5. Get a second opinion- Find people in your circle that you can get trusted, unbiasd opinions from. Have a open mind to accept constructive criticism and help. If you didn't need it you won't ask in the first place, right?

More often than not, we are our own worse critic. Giving ourselves the grace to fail and make mistakes is not weak but accepting that we are humans who are capable of making errors.

One of my favorite quote is "NEVER A MISTAKE, ALWAYS A LESSON".

If this has helped you, don't forget to share.

Have a great day - L.A