10 things you can do when you are stuck in a rut

Are you feeling in a bit of a rut and getting frustrated with how work continues to impact your personal life?  

The life of a business owner can get out of control and sometimes and it’s hard to get off the wheel. Here are a few things we work on with our clients that may help you… 

1). Analyse your daily routines
This helps you to concentrate on the things that you CAN control, the tasks you like to do, hate to do or could possibly get someone else to do.

2). Plan your work time ahead
What tasks have to be completed this week, tomorrow, today? What is the most important thing to do first?   

3). Plan each day
The night before is best (it will help you relax and sleep better). Ensure you carve out time for yourself, your exercise, personal hobbies, and keeping in touch with your important persons. 

4). Keep a gratitude diary
 List all the small and large things you are grateful for that day.  It will help you to recognise the good things in your life and will promote a feeling of well-being.

5). Change your habits
Work out what habits you would like to change and work on small steps to shift your habits.

6). Have clear goals
Not having clear goals for your business and your life means you’ll keep doing the same things, and then things won’t change!

7). Acknowledge your achievements
Reward yourself when things go right.  

8). Delegate!
Many business owners try and do EVERYTHING themselves. Lack of delegation could be the main reason you are working so many hours, so it’s worth investigating freelance Virtual Assistants and Marketing Companies to help free up some of your precious time.

9). Be willing to ask for help!
Many of us are too proud to ask for help, so we don’t seek any advice or talk to anyone.  Simply sharing that things aren’t great with someone you can trust can really help alleviate a lot of anxiety.

10). Be willing to change, and change your future!
Now’s the time to stop thinking, and start doing something to get out of the rut you’re in. Why not start now by requesting one of our free coaching sessions. We are trusted professionals who help people business owners and leaders in the same situation as you every single day. Request your complimentary session here: https://oakham.actioncoach.co.uk/gifted-coaching-session-request/