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Only 30% of U.S. employees feel engaged and inspired by their careers. This is likely why so many turn to Solopreneurship, with sole enterprises making up 73% of all U.S. businesses. The question is, how can solopreneurs stay motivated and engaged? How can we avoid the problems affecting so many corporate employees? In this article, you’ll find six strategies that can help solopreneurs stay motivated.
1. Align Your Business with Your Lifestyle
A solopreneur’s business inevitably overlaps with off-work activities. If the overlap leads to stress, fatigue or time lost, motivation suffers. That’s why aligning your lifestyle with your business is a good way to stay motivated.
Here’s an example of aligning life with work: If you enjoy socializing after work, keep a schedule that leaves evenings open. Another example: If you’re a young parent, find ways to give yourself distraction-free time when working from home. By making decisions like these, you can stay fulfilled as an individual and a professional – and keep your solopreneur motivation high.
2. Don’t Go It Alone
Staying motivated as a solopreneur can be tough. Having a like-minded person (or group) near you provides valuable support and motivation. That’s why more and more American sole proprietors are using paid coaches and mastermind peer groups for company.
With a paid coach you get encouragement, expert advice and quick problem resolution. With a mastermind you get valuable networking opportunities and camaraderie. What matters is that both give you company, accountability and energy.
3. Use Personal Penalty Pacts (PPPs)
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