1. Set Achievable Goals 

When you start your own business, you’re full of ideas and inspiration. You have a list of goals you want to achieve and big dreams for the future. However, any successful entrepreneur will tell you that the only way to achieve your business goals is to set achievable goals from day one. 

We recommend that you set both long and short term goals for your business. Long-term goals include things like what you want to achieve five years from now. Whereas, short term goals focus on what you want to achieve tomorrow or by the end of the week. 

Setting achievable goals is a great way to keep momentum in your business, stay motivated, and feel a sense of accomplishment. In the early stages of starting a business, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by daily stresses and obligations. Goal setting helps you stay on track, keep a positive mindset, and always ensure you are moving forwards. 

2. Prioritise Rest and Recuperation 

Running a business is one of life’s most time-consuming tasks. You tend to work longer than everyone else, staying at the office late into the evening and perhaps even clocking in for a few hours on the weekend. And while this way of working can help you get through that to-do list faster, it tends to have a negative effect on your mental health. 

Long working hours and high levels of stress are the leading cause of professional burnout, anxiety, and depression. In fact, according to David Nesenoff of Tikvah Lake Recovery, “Working around the clock is bad for health. The number of hours we are required to work has an influence on our mental and physical well-being [...] Individuals suffering from burnout can experience a total loss of motivation and energy, they can become negative, cynical and less effective at work.”

In order to avoid performance-induced burnout, anxiety and stress, it’s important to prioritise rest and recuperation. Do your best to stick to a regular working schedule, take time off over the weekends, prioritise time spent with friends and family, and give yourself a duvet day every once in a while so that you can properly rest and relax. After all, you deserve it! 

3. Stay Organised 

Organisation is a skill that some people naturally have and others have to work at. Whether you’re naturally organised or not, the key to being a successful entrepreneur is organisation. Whether you are in the beginning stages of running your business or you have been steadily growing your enterprise for the last few years, planning well and staying organised are the key to things running smoothly. A few ways you can stay organised include: 

• Organise the files on your computer so you can access them easily. 
• Keeping a tidy work environment. 
• Managing and tracking employee tasks. 
• Creating and maintaining all legal documents. 
• Keeping your finances in order. 

Staying organised on a daily basis will make running your business smooth sailing. You’ll know where all your documents are, what your finances look like, and the status of your client’s projects. 

4. Be Open to Learning Every Day  

If you want to be a successful entrepreneur and run a business that drives positive change, you should always be learning. Often, for those successful in their fields, the need to learn new things gets put on the back burner. This can be for many reasons, from a lack of time to an unconscious inability to remain humble. But whatever the reason, neglecting to keep learning can hinder both your personal and professional development. 

Learning something new every day is a great daily habit to get into. Whether it’s learning a new word, making your way through your reading list, attending a course, learning a new language, or developing your business skills, the best entrepreneurs are always learning new things. 

5. Connect with Others 

Being an entrepreneur can feel lonely at times. That’s why it’s so important to connect with other people on a regular basis. The most successful entrepreneurs have a huge network of friends and professional contacts they have developed relationships with over time. They understand the necessity of having a support network around them in both life and work. 

Make it a priority to connect with those around you on a regular basis. Whether that’s through scheduling weekly coffee breaks with your colleagues, learning from mentors, meeting up with friends on the weekend, or visiting your parents a little more often. 

Creating strong relationships will play a huge part in your personal and professional success. In fact, according to Medium, “Relationships are a vital piece to your business and they will open countless doors along with new opportunities if you manage them the right way.” 

Final Words 

We all have daily habits and routines that we follow - some of these are completely unconscious! However, many successful people attribute their success to the practice of certain daily habits that contribute to their health, wellness, and professional lives. 

If you want to succeed as an entrepreneur, looking after yourself is just as important as looking after your business. So, we hope the tips in this article help you incorporate new habits into your daily routine that balance your personal and professional needs for a healthier, happier life.