Understanding Me, before entrepreneurship...

Being in business for yourself can be a major accomplishment, one that comes with many responsibilities. However, to be able to fulfill the numerous obligations that come along with being in business for yourself, you must have vitality.

You're probably asking, What is vitality? I sure did, the first time I heard of it. To me it is the resources and energy to complete tasks and to pursue goals. But the official definition says, it's a state of being full of life and energy. It is an abundance of physical, mental and emotional energy, It's also the capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.

With that out of the way, now you may understand why vitality is key to successful entrepreneurship. Before you even begin the journey of being a self employed business owner, you will want to connect with yourself; mentally, physically and emotionally.

Why do you need physical vitality...

Physical vitality is having enough energy to get things done, you must have stamina to give your all day after day. To be a successful self employed business owner, you must do things with an extra dose of enthusiasm, and force thus requiring a lot from you. This vitality will require that you are in good health, sick days will be few and far between, nor will your customers be very understanding of the sick reasoning. It is your responsibility to supply your body with the right nutrients, exercise and sleep to be at your optimal ability each day. 


Why do you need mentally vitality...

Mental vitality is having enough mental activity to think clearly. As a self employed business owner, you are always ON, a cluttered mind, can be self sabotage. Your mental state is important to be able to think through difficult situations with alertness, handle problems effectively, as they arise and to deliver your product or service as promised.

Your brain is like a muscle that must be constantly worked to perform at it's highest level, it is strengthened by usage. As a self employed business owner, you will very often be required to make quick, tough decisions and this will require mental clarity.

Why do you need to be emotionally vitality

Emotional vitality is having an up-beat attitude, being happy, at peace, enthusiastic and joyful to be around. As a business owner, your confidence will lead to trust and commitment from customers and potential clients. Your emotional stability allows to you better deal with various situations, whether stress related or not. The more comfortable and at peace you are with yourself and your business, the better you will be able  to cope with problems.

Since there are no certainties in being a self employed business owner, endurance and maintaining a postivie outlook are a must. You will have to must release any mental tensions and toxic behavior that cloud your judgment because remember you are always ON, when you are a self employed business owner. There will be different opinions and criticisms that can affect your confidence, motivation, esteem and courage. They can and will make you angry, fearful, sad and every other negative emotions you can think of, many times your emotional vitality will be your saving grace. Feeding your ego with positivity will take you a long way.


The question to ask yourself  is How do I get the physical, mental and emotion vitality to carry me through this journey of being a self employed business owner?