Laurie's Lessons - 10 tips to stay motivated during tough times

Laurie shared ten tips to stay motivated in business and life during challenging times, emphasizing the importance of self-care, setting realistic goals, and finding a support system. She also shared her personal experiences and strategies, such as creating vision boards and prioritizing physical and mental health. Laurie encouraged attendees to apply these tips to their own lives and businesses, focusing on the positive and remembering their 'why'. Staying Motivated in Challenging Times Laurie discussed ten tips to stay motivated in business and life during challenging times. She emphasized the importance of self-care, setting realistic goals, finding a support system, visualizing success, celebrating small wins, taking breaks, limiting distractions, taking action, seeking professional help when needed, focusing on the positive, and remembering one's 'why'. Laurie also shared her personal experiences and strategies, such as creating vision boards, prioritizing physical and mental health, and limiting distractions. She encouraged attendees to apply these tips to their own lives and businesses. 1. Practice Self-Care: Prioritize your physical AND mental health. Get enough sleep, eat well, engage in activities that relax /rejuvenate you. Go for a walk for at least 15 min/day. Wear your patches for optimum health! My minimums are victory, defend and focus (I normally also wear ignite to burn an extra 400 calories, Lumi for my skin, Peace to stay de-stressed and help gut health, REM to sleep, Rocket during the day) 2. Set Realistic Goals: Break down large tasks into smaller, manageable ones. This can make them feel less overwhelming,more achievable. Follow a DMO, do at least your minimums DAILY. Have you wrote your goals down? Have you talked w your sponsor or upline about your goals? the more you share them, talk about them, the more your brain will believe them-the better for you to stay motivated to go to work on them - have 10 year goals, 5 year goals, 1 year goals, then monthly goals, weekly goals, what are you committing to daily goals? 3. Find a Support System: Connect w peers, friends, family, or a support group who can offer understanding & encouragement. Jump on ANY n ALL zoom calls you can - even if they say the same thing, it HELPS your mindset….plus repetitive is learning, the more you learn the more you will earn! 4. Visualize Success: Imagine your business thriving & achieving your goals. This can help boost your motivation & confidence. Vision boards - I have done this for over 15 years - each year - my desktop is that years vision board, it is SO neat to compare years, see what I have accomplished -it REALLY helps during those times - eve later in life when you get discouraged (cuz top leaders STILL get discouraged, they just may not show it as much - as part of their job is to motivate you!) 5. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge /reward yourself for your accomplishments, no matter how small. This can help you stay focused & motivated. go back to work quick, but make sure you celebrate! 6. Take Breaks: Stepping away from your work can help prevent burnout & increase your productivity. One thing I do is every hour I am at the computer - I take at least a 10 min break,get up-walk around, run around etc 7. Limit Distractions & Take Action: Create a dedicated workspace,minimize distractions to help you stay focused. Turn off all notifications. Take SOME sort of ACTION daily - do a post on socials, message 5 people, add 5 friends to your list 8. Seek Professional Help: If you're struggling to cope w a tragedy, consider seeking professional help from a coach, therapist or counselor. 9. Focus on the Positive: Try to focus on the positive aspects of your business,the progress you've made. Write 10 IAM statements-ead them DAILY in the “current state” 10. Remember Your "Why": Remind yourself of the reasons why you started your business and the impact it can have. This can help you stay motivated even during difficult times.