As an entrepreneur, business can be challenging at times. You and God are at the center of your business. God will do his part, but you, as a good steward, have to do yours.

Do you need some extra motivation?

Here are 7 ways to motivate yourself as an entrepreneur.

1.  Have a written Strategic Business Plan and implement it.

Planning is a critical success factor. You know the old saying, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” There’s a lot of truth in this. Prepare your plan and implement it to the best of your ability. Let it include your business mission, values, vision, goals, strategy, and action plans. Focus on your Strategic Business Plan and do something to achieve your business goals every working day. If you need help preparing or revising your Strategic Business Plan, let me know.

2.  Engage in motivational activities

What motivates you? Reflect on this, and write a list of things that motivate you and help you stay motivated. For some people these include r...