How to Step Up to Your Dreams in 2010

Author: Janis Pettit

Author: Janis Pettit

Attention Self-Employed and Small Business Owners: It just feels natural at the beginning of each year to reevaluate where you are in your life and in your business, especially since as a small business owner, the two are inseparable. If you feel like youre not yet living up to your potential and youre ready to end the struggling or frustration, then its time to step up to your dreams and commit to a small business strategy that works. Doing a regular check in to see where you are and where you wish you were is a reality check which can really motivate you to change. Do you believe you deserve to have a great income, a wonderfully successful business and the lifestyle that is meaningful to you? If so, consider following these seven steps. 1) Be deeply honest with yourself Its human nature to avoid looking at those parts of ourselves that are blocking us or holding us back. Maybe its a lack of confidence, maybe its money fears or maybe its hard to really believe you could take your small business to 6 or even 7 figures. Perhaps you feel that your family, commitments or health are holding you back. Or it could be that you have the drive and motivation but you just need the right knowledge or mentor to help you bust through to the next level. Its time to be honest and write down why you are stuck and what you know needs to be done to move forward. 2) Trust your intuition If you sit quietly with yourself your own inner knowledge or intuition will give you the information you need to make key decisions. Sometimes fear can stop us from following our intuition but that will often just put a roadblock in your way. It took a lot of hard work for me to become tuned to my intuition and I dont always succeed. But when I do Im often amazed at the ideas that appear and the paths that open for me. If you know you need help, but are afraid to spend the money to get it, for example, what does that tell you about your belief in your ability to succeed? If your gut feeling is that you need to take your business in a new direction, but you hesitate because you fear the work involved, what wonderful possibilities are you walking away from? Ask yourself which decision is the right one, then sit quietly and listen for the answer. Pay attention when you feel that spark of excitement about an idea. Pay attention. 3) Get outside your comfort zone Nothing really changes unless you get outside your comfort zone. That means taking action even if youre afraid. It means making a daily effort to change habits and ways of thinking that arent working. It means taking risks to grow your business. That may mean calling a prospect, asking for help, creating a new product, investing in your business. 4) Have a no excuses policy Its easy to make excuses as to why youre not accomplishing what you want. Weve all done it. I discovered that when I decided to have a no excuses policy for myself and my clients, amazing things began to happen. Ive heard people make all kinds of excuses for why weeks pass by without making any real progress. Many times youre spending too much time on non-priority activities or are in reaction mode, rather than doing those things that may be scary but which will move you forward. We all have other pulls on our time and attention like our life partner or spouse, our kids, our health, of major life changes like moving, divorce or chronic illness. But the loved ones in your life need to make space for you to have time devoted entirely to your business and its up to you to insist on it. No excuses. When a life change disrupts your work flow, take some extra time if you need it, thats why we are entrepreneurs. 5) Use procrastination or stuckness as an inner signal that something needs to be examined or changed One of the biggest roadblocks people face when they become self employed is procrastination. It often comes from confusion as to which direction to take or overwhelm as to what to do first. Or it can also come from fear that you really cant make it on your own. When you are stuck its time to see what has got you standing still, face it and make a vow to change it. Listen to meyou deserve to be successful and more importantly, people need your unique talent and skill so who are you to hold back? The world needs you! 6) Face your fears Remember the acronym for fear-False Evidence Appearing Real? I feel scared on a regular basis. If I didnt it would mean that Im not challenging myself. It may also mean Im needlessly worrying about something that I cant control or which Ive conjured up in my mind but it may never happen. The biggest wall between you and your dreams is fear. Think of it as a block of ice and chip some of it away every day. Quiet reflection and meditation are what help me face my fears. Find some practice that reconnects you with your spirit and inner power so you get recharged with the courage you need. This practice of renewal is just as important as any fancy marketing you could do in helping you to succeed. 7) Think Big Are you really clear on how you can create a solid 6-figure income? Do you truly believe its possible? Or do you go after any small sale that comes your way? Getting outside your comfort zone (see #3) means thinking bigger than you ever have before. This is why I work with mentors who are where I want to be and I suggest you do the same. Or get into a mastermind group with people who are where youd like to be. Surround yourself with people who routinely achieve their dreams and who will encourage you to do the same. Let me know how it goes, will you?About the Author:

Janis Pettit is a small business coach and marketing expert who has owned successful small businesses for 21 years and has coached hundreds of small and solo business owners, showing them how to dramatically increase profits and build wealth. She is co-author of 136 Ways to Market Your Small or Solo Business and creator of numerous business marketing home-study courses and coaching programs. Get her free e-book, 12 Secrets to Building a Profitable Small or Solo Business, plus access to business building audios. Visit her blog at http://janispettit.com.

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