Finding Inspiration and Staying Motivated as a Digital Nomad Entrepreneur
If you're a digital nomad entrepreneur, keeping yourself motivated is just as important as finding the right place to live and work. When you're constantly moving around and working in different places, it can be easy to feel like you're going nowhere fast. You know what they say: “Rome wasn't built in a day!” However, Rome also wasn't built by sitting around waiting for something good to happen—it was built by putting one foot in front of another every day until progress was made. So if you find yourself struggling with motivation as a digital nomad entrepreneur (or even if you don't), here are some ways that I've found help me stay productive and inspired:
Keep a gratitude journal.
You can also keep a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal is basically a diary where you write down all the things that make you happy and grateful. It's a great way to stay inspired and motivated as an entrepreneur, because when we focus on what we have rather than what we don't have, it makes us feel better about ourselves and our lives overall.
Like most other things in life though, if writing isn't your thing then there are plenty of ways around it! The point of this exercise is just to get into the habit of thinking about what inspires or motivates you every day--not necessarily putting pen to paper (or finger on keyboard).
Set up a morning routine.
One of the most important things you can do for yourself as a digital nomad entrepreneur is set up a morning routine. This will help you get started on the right foot and start each day with a clear head, so that you can focus on your goals without having to worry about what has to get done first.
A morning routine doesn't have to be complicated or expensive; it just needs to be something that gets you out of bed and into action before your brain starts trying to convince itself that there's some reason why today shouldn't be productive (like having eaten all your food yesterday). If possible, try setting up this routine at home before leaving so that when it comes time for work abroad, changing things up doesn't seem like such an insurmountable task!
Look for inspiration from other digital nomads.
The best way to find inspiration as a digital nomad entrepreneur is by looking at other people who have done it.
If you're in a new city, it's easy to meet other digital nomads. They're often on social media, so follow them and reach out with questions about their businesses and how they stay motivated. You can also attend events related to your industry that are held in different cities around the world (like conferences).
Find mentors who can help you grow your business and share their experiences with you.
Mentors can be a great resource for digital nomads who are looking to grow their business. Mentors can help you avoid mistakes, see things from a different perspective, and share their experiences with you.
One of the best ways to find mentors is through online communities like Facebook groups or Slack channels where other entrepreneurs gather together to share ideas and support each other as they work towards building their own businesses. You can also find mentors by asking people who have already built successful businesses how they did it!
Quit trying to do everything yourself and hire virtual assistants or freelancers when you need help.
You're a digital nomad entrepreneur, so it's no surprise that you want to do everything yourself. But there are times when hiring virtual assistants and freelancers can be more beneficial than doing it yourself.
Hiring a virtual assistant or freelancer will free up your time so that you can focus on what matters most: growing your business!
You can keep yourself motivated and inspired by creating a routine that helps you stay productive and happy as a digital nomad entrepreneur.
As a digital nomad entrepreneur, you have the freedom to travel and work from anywhere in the world. But that doesn't mean that every day will be sunshine and rainbows. You're bound to have days where motivation is hard to come by and it can feel like nothing is going right. But if you create a routine that helps keep yourself motivated and inspired as a digital nomad entrepreneur, then those days will be few and far between!
Here are some tips for keeping yourself motivated:
Start with gratitude journaling - Write down three things each day for which you are grateful before starting work or any other task on your list for the day. This helps put things into perspective when life gets stressful because there will always be good things happening even if they aren't readily apparent at first glance!
Set up a morning routine - Everyone's different so find what works best for YOU (and don't forget about taking breaks!). Some ideas include meditation/yoga/etc., reading something inspirational/motivational before starting work (I recommend reading Seth Godin's Linchpin), having coffee with friends nearby so we don't get too isolated from others during our travels...whatever feels right at first glance ;)
It's the little things that can make a big difference. If you're struggling with motivation, try making some simple changes in your daily routine. For example, if you usually wake up at 8am and start working on your business before 9am, change it up! Wake up at 7:30am instead and spend some time doing something fun or relaxing before getting into work mode. You'll find yourself feeling more relaxed and ready to face the day ahead when you do this sort of thing regularly - plus it helps break up monotony so easily!
