3 Simple Steps to Empowered Action

One major challenge to operating a home based business is overcoming the challenge of being in action everyday. Have you ever experienced being in a rut? Of ending the day without having done anything or having done very little? Do you tell yourself tomorrow will be different and then it's not? Have you had thoughts of quitting on your dreams because you are feeling helpless and less and less motivated?

These feelings are very common and are faced by most people who have the courage to begin a home based business. Taking action can be intimidating and scary but it can also be the most empowering thing you can do. Action is the fuel that keeps people motivated; that supports a persons dream for having a lifestyle business.

Let's lay out the three steps to support empowered action:

1. The first thing you will need to do is to own that your business is where it is because of your lack of action. The importance of owning this is that you have a base to work from. Ask yourself this question, "where would I be today if I had taken the necessary actions instead of avoiding or being anxious?" The answer helps you to be clear on how taking action will support the growth of you and your business.

Now, let's decide what is the first action you will take to get this ball rolling. Where is your business right now and what specific situations do you want to change or improve? Look at different aspects of your business - financial, development, web presence, customer service, and any other areas that need to be identified. Now pick one easy, productive action you can take today to improve your business. This does not have to be a big action, any action will help to build momentum.

2. Now that you've chosen your action step, you will have to commit to pushing yourself to accomplish this action - no matter what! Whatever has stood in your way, push past it. Ask yourself this question when you encounter fear or uneasiness - "what is the worst thing that can happen if this fails?" If the answer is anything but "death", keep moving forward! Most things we fear really never happen except in our minds.

3. After you have completed the identified action, congratulate yourself and keep moving onto the next action. Remember, action is the fuel of your business like gas is the fuel to your car. A key is to end your day with a list of actions you can take and complete the next day. If you accomplish small actions everyday, in less than a month you will be amazed by the amount of progress you have made and how much better you feel about your business.

Continuing to take action then becomes the new habit versus the old habit of inertia, anxiety, and fear. You made a decision to have a home based business for a reason. Remind yourself what your reason was and what lifestyle your dreams and visions will support for you, your family, your friends, and the world.