I had written a write before starting this one about... let's just say, struggles. I never quite got to posting it, and now that I read it with a clearer head, I don't want to. However, now that I'm bit more levelheaded, I'll go over some of those themes, but with less negative tone.
Basically I've been struggling with motivation and having poor focus. My massage business requires initial from my part which has proven to be difficult for me, since mostly I've been quite passive in my life. So you know, I've tried to get things done, but often I just find myself in trench of desperation when trying to do more things and better. You know, the way an entrepreneur is supposed to do.
And trying to do this business well has taken so much of my attention, that other things I have just... forgotten. But I just made a realization that my approach might've been backwards all along. Having been passive and inactive most of my life, why the heck am I first trying to be initiative on things I DON'T like when I don't even have initial for things I LIKE. Not that I don't like doing my business, but just being consistent with marketing is difficult for me.
As weird as it sounds, I don't always do things even if I enjoyed them, just because the starting is some kind of threshold for me. So maybe I should first practice the "starting process" with activities I actually enjoy, before focusing more on those that ain't so enjoyable. To get those "start doing stuff" neural pathways in my brain to work. It seems like the way to go, because the way I've been doing it, stressing and worrying about the business and how I'm not getting enough done, or believing so. It's time to put business second.
This I have now started with climbing recently – bouldering specifically. Watching it in olympics was what finally got me to try it in a nearby climbing gym. And I can see myself doing it regularly since I seem to enjoy it just for the sake of climbing. So I feel at least after doing it twice.
Another thing I like that I'm trying to get back into is simply writing and posting more here. I've been very irregular here during the last year or so despite that I like writing. I had just forgotten about it. So, a comeback sort of? Well, I won't promise anything, but my intention is to focus more on what brings me enjoyment.
My motto for a few months now has been to simply start doing something and focus on enjoying it later. It has worked so far as I can see the progress.
I do hope you get to post more often too, it would be really nice to have you 'back'
That's a good thing to try remind myself too, that the enjoyment often comes after you start doing.
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@ryzeonline teaches to always do whatever you love and whatever feels best to you. As an entrepreneur too I know that feeling of...I have to do this to make it work. But it felt so gross to me and it made me fail in many businesses. It wasn't until I just did the things that make me happiest that things click into place for my business and for myself personally. If I just do what I love and remember that we can be, have, do anything we want then I start to relax and business takes care of itself. Good for you for doing the things you want to do.
this will just bring more stress and worry. I know because it did for me too.
keep climbing, writing, or whatever brings you joy.
Much love,
Cyn
I'm glad you've found your way :)
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So sorry for what you have been through.
Take one day at a time, live intentionally.
Take breaks when you need it.
You will be fine
I know it'll be fine when thinking about it intellectually. Emotions just easily overtake my mind sometimes. Thanks for your comment :)
It's awesome that you're trying to get back to doing the things you like. I can really resonate with the message of your article as I also have been in your position too, just don't force yourself and keep moving forward. Wishing you all the best!
Thanks for your encouraging words. I see you're quite new user here, welcome to Hive! It's great that you've also started writing here! Wish you all the best, too!
Yes, I am quite new to Hive and I'm still in the process of learning! Thank you so much for your kind words!!
I've been here for over 4 years so I know a thing or two 😅 If something comes up, you can ask me, I might be able to help.
Wow, that is so nice to hear! Thank you so much!!!
Don't be too hard on yourself, man. Often, inspiration, or initiative, if you will, comes when you least want it to. So just take a moment and take it all in, you know? You'll never be this young again. You'll never be quite here, in the exact same spot ever again.
I'll be mindful of that, thanks @honeydue :)
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Keep grinding man. Motivation doesn’t come by giving up everything either.
Not giving up, no worries. Just trying to find some balance and not worry about stuff.
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Good to see you here again.
Never left, just didn't talk much.
Well get your ass into doing it man! 300 words per day, start slow but steady.
Wrote a good 1000+ word post yesterday ;)
I hope you did as well today :P