Inspiration for the Mid-Week Hump

I think the most significant work we ever do, in the whole world, in our whole life, is done within the four walls of our own home.

- Stephen R Covey

Inspiration for the Mid-Week Hump

Do what you love to do, and do it so well that those who come to see you do it will bring others to watch you do it again and again and again.

-Mark Victor Hansen

Positive Attitude: I Think Therefore I Am

René Descartes had it right. What and who you are begins with a thought. The mind is a powerful tool that can make or break your life and your business success. Use your mind to fuel business success.

All too often, we are reminded of the high percentage of small businesses that fail.  In times such as these, it is hard not to think about the possibility of business failure. No one said that business would be easy even if the economy is up. Business does takes work. Knowing that truth and truly believing it are two different things.

Anyone can go out today and say they want to start an organizing business. Few will actually succeed in taking the steps necessary to start a successful one, though. This is not to deter anyone from following their dreams, but you need to have the correct mindset in order to triumph in your business. If you can’t make it through the rough times, how will you ever be around to celebrate the good ones? 

What is the mindset you need to have in order to succeed, you ask? A realistic frame of mind keeps you and your organizing business grounded in tough times. After all, you are the business. Anyone working with you and/or for you will follow your lead. Here are a few tips to help you keep on top of things and see your business goals remain competitive.

Know the Statistics – How many organizing businesses fail each year? What is the competition like? Filling your head with idealistic scenarios is setting yourself up for disappointment and failure. In business, like in life, everything doesn’t always go the way you imagine it. So be aware of what the challenges are and implement strategies to combat those.

Be Aware – Embrace the negative possibilities so you know how to handle them if they come. A key to business success is planning ahead for the worst case scenarios just in case. What will you do if you trip down the stairs whilst on the job and break your foot? What will do you if your computer crashes and your hard drive is destroyed?

Don’t Let Others Bring You Down – Ignore the naysayers. If you’re running a business that you’ve always wanted to own and you’ve done your homework, don’t let anyone turn you away from your goal. Say to yourself, “I have created a successful organizing business.”

Preparation Breeds Confidence – This type of preparation brings with it an air of confidence, confidence in your ability to handle any situation. It is that confidence that will motivate you (and your employees) if the business takes a hit one day. Besides a business plan for your company, create a life attitude plan to go along with it.

Your reactions to setbacks show who you are when things are not going according to plan. Getting bent out of shape is not going to stop the sale from falling through or the market from slumping. Learn to use setbacks in positive ways.

There is not a tried and true formula for business success as a Professional Organizer. Much of it is trial and error and specific to your business model and location. Allow the highs to outnumber the lows in your professional life by learning to ride the waves and keeping a positive outlook.

Action Exercise
Do your worst case scenario planning and implement the strategies to overcome any possible obstacles you identify.
Be aware but not alarmed.  Be aware of challenges to your business and take actions to mitigate these as much as possible.  Concentrate instead on strategies to grow your business and remain focused on success.
Determine what your mindset needs to be in order to succeed. Now what routines do you need to establish to maintain this mindset?