Tired or Passionate...

It is not unusual to feel overloaded and burnt out around this time of the year. Do you find yourself snapping at the people around you? Or find yourself staring at the wall? Just generally tired and overwhelmed with all that still needs to be done. That well deserved holiday is just around the corner, it won't be long at all, but hang in there... There's a few more weeks of work to be done.

Take a moment to recharge

• Remind yourself what it is that you love about your product or service...
• Tell the story of why you became and entrepreneur...
• Read some inspirational books, magazines or blogs, or listen to the cd of that amazing seminar you went to...
• Dream a little about where you want your business to be in 5 or 6 years from now, even if it seems unrealistic...
• Start a little brainstorm about some new ideas you want to implement in your business next year...
• Show personal interest in the people around you, especially your staff (who feel the pressure also) and your customers. Your interest will inspire them in return and you might be surprised at the effect of that! (You might also get some great ideas for  christmas surprises)

Before long you will find that passion rekindled and the effect of will bring you success!

Let's close off with a quote from the founder of MacDonalds, Ray Kroc:

"If you work just for the money, you'll never make it, but if you love what you're doing, and always put the customer first, success will be yours!"

Mathilde