In the life of many businessmen, there comes a time when their business ceases to be fun, and work becomes a real punishment. And then a person begins to think that he is wasting time, but it is worth considering ... What if it is? Suddenly, it’s time to move on to another topic or to end your career as a businessman and try yourself in something else? In this article, you will learn what signs indicate that it is time to close the business.
Time is a Valuable Resource
Human life is quite short, so time can be called the most valuable resource that we simply do not have the right to spend. Going out on an unloved job, doing what we would not want to do, we are wasting our precious time. Realizing this, we begin to mope, feel unhappy, and we are visited by the desire to give up everything.
In order not to bring yourself to such a state, you need to pay attention to the premises and signs that this work is no longer suitable for you.
Do not be afraid of this sensation and desire to change the field of work, a person is so arranged that he can not do one type of activity for a long time. You need to try to understand what you want and try to implement it.
So, let's see what signs indicate that it is time to change something.
Lazy person syndrome
The first sign is lazy person syndrome. Such an “unscientific disease” is that you maximize the time spent working. You need more time to relax and get ready. Remember, was it when you first started doing business?
This syndrome can also be manifested with equal success during work, for example, when you spend a huge amount of time doing the most basic and simple work.
Do not confuse this condition with natural laziness. If you are sure that your laziness is connected exclusively with business affairs, then this is the first alarm bell.
Constant apathy
Apathy is a condition when a person is indifferent. Basically, trouble does not come alone, along with a person's apathy, attends a depressive mood.
This condition affects the personal life of a person, his relationship, as well as his performance. The state of apathy is very dangerous for businessmen, because a business can never be left without control.
Unfortunately, there are times when the cause of the apathetic state is precisely the work. This is another sign that it is time to change the scope of activity. Think, how can you be indifferent to your favorite work?
But again, do not make sudden conclusions, the cause of apathy can also be completely different things and events, for example, a quarrel with a loved one or friend, tensions with relatives and other situations that cause mental pain to a person.
Dislike for their customers
The next sign is antipathy to customers. It’s one thing when you are in a bad mood and you just don’t want to talk to anyone, but it’s quite another when antipathy or even hidden aggression is manifested only in relation to your customers.
It's no secret that one of the components of a successful business is the ability to communicate with people. If for some reason you lose this skill, then you risk losing your audience, and if at the same time you are disliked by people, then the situation is close to disaster!
If you notice this premise behind you, then you should seriously think about whether it makes sense to continue to do business or it's time to abandon it.
Lack of profit
Profit is a powerful stimulator of activity. If for some reason a person loses this stimulant, it becomes less interesting for him to work, he begins to show less activity and initiative.
If the business is not profitable, then you are making mistakes somewhere that are worth fixing.
But think about it, what if a business does not make a profit because it has ceased to give you pleasure? It sounds strange, but the profit is directly dependent on your return.
The more you enjoy the business, the less you notice how time flies and the more you have time to do it. Bigger and better! Accordingly, the better you do the work, the more money you will get!
Now you understand how this dependence works, so it's time to think about whether you are sure that you love your job? If in doubt, then most likely it's time to find a new business, retrain and change your occupation.
What can be done
How to deal with such problems? Is there a chance to keep the business? Yes, there is, but with very serious amendments and changes. So, here are some ways to get inspired again.
- Take a break. This is the easiest, but at the same time effective way. Perhaps you just made money, then a little vacation will do you good. During your holidays it is important to completely forget about your work and enjoy the moment. After such holidays, people usually return to work fresh and ready to work hard.
- Work some time through power. Yes, sometimes it is not so simple, but within a week your problems will probably resolve, and you will again begin to see a future in business.
- "Revitalize your work." Try to completely change the format, add something new to your daily routine. Try to think through and implement what you would like to see in the perfect version of your work.
- Set a clear goal. Without a goal, a person cannot actively develop and move forward. On the contrary, it begins to degrade and suffer losses. Try to set goals for yourself. First small, then large. So you will always be on the move and you just will not have time to think about problems.
You can come up with many more ways to deal with apathy, laziness and aggression, but it would be wiser to see the root of the problem and destroy it. The above methods will help you simply distract from the problems, but they will not always be able to help.
Business is pretty hard work, no one can do without problems, so do not panic if you recognize yourself in this article. Be able to sensibly assess the situation and position. And you can overcome any problem!