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Live smart | Work motivation

Do you ever find yourself struggling to maintain work motivation and focus? If so, you are not alone.

Fluctuating work motivation is a common problem for solopreneurs, so in this section we outline some simple ways to cope with low morale and get back your work focus. Some helpful strategies to maintain business motivation include avoiding work distractions and finding time for feeling inspired. If you’re having a particularly bad day, try these seven tips to boost work morale.


Going back to your back-story

30 Mar 13 | Katie McMurray

Ever feel like you’re losing your way in your business? Use your back-story to refocus on why you’re in it. Read more

Comments: 2

Never, ever, EVER give up

02 Mar 13 | Lynda Bayada

The tenacity you have in your business will help direct, focus and sustain you. But what happens when we lose our tenacity? How can we get it back? Read more

Comments: 4

The ‘just one brick’ strategy

07 Feb 13 | Emma Grey

If you’ve ever been faced with a brick wall blocking your progress, then one man’s story about rebuilding his business, one brick at a time, could be the inspiration you need to move forward. Read more

Comments: 1

Up and away: Alexia Sinclair

30 Aug 12 | Jodie McLeod

Photographic and digital artist Alexia Sinclair tells Jodie McLeod about the multilayered business of being a professional artist. Read more

Comments: 6

The SoUE learning curve

09 Aug 12 | Jess Tyler

No, it’s not a new marketing term; it’s something we’ve all experienced – a Series of Unfortunate Events (SoUE). While SoUEs might make you feel as if you’ve failed, they actually carry important lessons for survival. Read more

Comments: 1

The marathon training mentality

10 Jul 12 | Jodie McLeod

How does approaching your work with the mindset of a marathon runner help you achieve goals? I can tell you first hand. Read more

Comments: 11

From flat to fired up

19 Jun 12 | Jayne Tancred

Most days I’m bursting out of my skin with ideas and work enthusiasm, but today – to be honest – I’m feeling flat. Read more

Comments: 17

Nine ways to boost your credibility

22 Jun 11 | Alicia Vaughn

As a soloist, I only get paid for the work I produce and my credibility is everything. I can’t afford a bad attitude for even a single day. Can you? Here are some ways to boost your credibility. Read more

Comments: 15

Are you like Lionel Logue?

08 Feb 11 | Jayne Tancred

It’s not every day you see a soloist with passion, commitment and pure heart portrayed on the silver screen. Read more

Comments: 22

25 ways to increase your energy levels

14 Sep 10 | Robert Gerrish

If you're suffering from procrastination, or just a growing sense of frustration (even though the precise reason may elude you), it could be time to stir things up a bit and increase your energy levels. Read more

Comments: 18

Turning business inspiration into action

14 Jul 10 | Bronwyn Simmonds

Business ideas are so cheap you can get a dozen of ‘em for a dime. But how do you bridge the gap between business inspiration and results? Read more

Comments: 14

NLP: Do you practice what you preach?

09 Jul 10 | Deborah Keep

How many times have kicked yourself for going against the very advice you give your clients? Read more

Comments: 1

Eight inspirational business quotes

09 Feb 10 | Zern Liew

Need a little pep talk? Here are eight inspirational business quotes from small business owners around the world, courtesy of Monocle magazine. Read more

Comments: 12

The Proper Job – do you miss it?

15 Jun 09 | Sam Leader

Recently, I met up with two friends, both of whom have secured excellent jobs. Their eyes shone excitedly as they told me about their new roles and I succumbed to an unfamiliar emotion… jealousy. Read more

Comments: 58

Positive energy: How to refresh your business

26 Mar 09 | Zoe Routh

Are you carrying around dead weight in your business and your life? It's time to slough off what's dragging you down and start the year with positive energy. Read more

Comments: 12

Renewing passion for your business

10 Aug 08 | Robyn Haydon

For a soloist, ‘working on your business’ inevitably means working on yourself, something I realised had not been a priority. In this article I discuss ways you can renew passion for your business. Read more

Comments: 11

Work satisfaction: You can keep your money

26 May 08 | Sam Leader

In our Understanding Micro Business survey, we found average happiness levels ranked at 8/10, while satisfaction with income languished at 5/10. Read more

Comments: 24

Getting a motivation hit

20 Apr 08 | Megan Tough

Soloists love the freedom and control working alone gives us. However, recently I was reminded of how much I missed spending a day 'at work' with other human beings, and how working with others is a great way to get a motivation hit. Read more

Comments: 11

Work satisfaction: Do you love what you do?

17 Sep 07 | Peter Crocker

How do you know if you really love your work? There are two points in the week that are sure-fire indicators of your work satisfaction. Read more

Comments: 38

Motivation: Getting back your work focus

11 Jul 07 | Karen Morris

It's easy for solopreneurs to lose work focus and motivation. We only have ourselves to rely on to make sure the business runs smoothly. But before you take any steps to curb the problem, some lateral thinking can be very helpful. Read more

Comments: 10

Five strategies to get motivated

14 Jun 07 | Michele Hackshall

Every soloist has found themselves staring blankly at their computer screen, unable to get motivated. Here are some simple motivation tips to get you back on track, without wasting any more time. Read more

Comments: 6

How to make the most of February

01 Feb 07 | Karen Morath

For many soloists, February is the time when things kick off in earnest. People, including me, have dusted the sand off their feet, got their kids back to school, tradespeople and factory workers have returned after the annual shutdown and we’re into it. Read more

Comments: 2

How to cope with low morale

14 Jan 07 | Trish Weston

If you are a business owner who struggles to cope with low morale, be assured you're not alone. Losses in enthusiasm are particularly common after the initial six or twelve month honeymoon period. Read more

Comments: 4

Work motivation tip: Avoid distractions

23 Nov 06 | Robert Gerrish

If your work motivation work is flagging, the chances are distractions are contributing to the problem. Read more

Comments: 5

Finding time for feeling inspired

09 Jul 06 | Ellen Jackson

In this deadline-free week, instead of focusing on one task after the next, numb to everything except the pressure of finishing tasks on time, I have had time to ponder, to think, to observe...and time for feeling inspired. Read more

Comments: 2

Get motivated: Seven tips to boost morale

13 Jun 06 | Grant Hyman

As a soloist, it's normal to have the odd day where you aren't feeling motivated. The phone doesn't ring, the diary is uncomfortably blank and the bank account looks bleak. Try these seven tips to boast morale and get motivated. Read more

Comments: 2

Staying motivated when starting your own business

05 Mar 06 | Karen Morris

One of the most confronting issues you face when starting your own business is staying motivated to keep going without the enthusiasm and encouragement of work colleagues around you. Read more

Comments: 9

How to overcome a lack of motivation at work

10 Nov 05 | Richard Woodward

Not on top of your game? Finding it hard to concentrate? Intervention could be the order of the day to overcome a lack of motivation at work. Read more

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