How to develop discipline to work on your business even when you don’t feel like it

Small Biz Babes Community Podcast

Do you ever struggle to find motivation to work on your business, especially when things are not going the way you expected?

There is NO DOUBT that it’s hard to show up sometimes for your business to do the things you are supposed to do to make your goals happen, especially when you are not exactly seeing the results of your work yet.

Those beginning stages require extra discipline and motivation that you may not have accessible all the time. So, how do you do it when you feel so discouraged or overwhelmed from allllll the things you need to do?

In this episode, I will give you answers on how I developed discipline to show up for my business no matter what and provide you with 3 actionable strategies you can do today to start building your discipline muscle that supports you in achieving your goals!

In this episode, we'll cover:

• The importance of patience in building your self-discipline
• Ways to build systems that support your goals and help you follow through consistently
• How protecting your time, focus, and energy can lead to increased productivity
• Defining the big picture goal that serves as a source of your motivation on tough days
• The importance of a supportive relationship with YOURSELF if you want to achieve your goals

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