Doubting Yourself And Your Business Acumen?

Doubting Yourself And Your Business Acumen_Chispa MagazineBeing an entrepreneur has many benefits. You have ambition and passion for whatever you have set your mind to. But sometimes, with that passion and ambition you can be blindsided with a little self-doubt and negativity.

No one can remain a glass half full kind of person all the time, can they? In theory, you can. If you think about things in the right way. But sometimes, those negative thoughts can creep in, and the key is to use it to your advantage and not let it take hold. With that in mind, I thought I would share with you some amazing tips to give yourself your own confidence boost. 

Keep a positive mindset. Your mindset is a powerful tool, which is why it is so important to keep positive about things. But, I understand it can be hard to keep a positive mindset when negativity takes a hold. The best advice would be to turn any negative thoughts into something positive. So, if you find yourself in a moment of crisis look at all the positive attributes. 

Believe anything is possible. It’s hard to focus on what is good sometimes; we are all human beings after all. But, anything is possible with a little focus and above all belief. There are some great inspiring articles out there that prove just that. Take the Shofur CEO who started his business on just $800. No cash investment, no loans; just passion and belief to make a success. But, he’s not the only one; the next success story could be you. You just have to believe.

Know your own market. Having confidence in yourself and business can be difficult if you have lost site of the main goal or market. This is where it can be quite uplifting to put yourself back in the firing line and know your market. It could provide you with inspiration or confidence in new fresh ideas to move your business forward.

You’re the expert. How often can we forget that we are the experts? Of course, this doesn’t mean in every subject—that would be big headed. But, you are the expert on you and your business—own this thought! We don’t give ourselves enough credit for what we do know and are passionate about.

Look at things from a different perspective. Finally, sometimes it is worth looking at things from a different perspective. Perhaps this means looking at your business from an outsider’s point of view. Or, it could mean listening to feedback and criticism. Sometimes doing this can provide you with a confidence boost in your ability. Especially if you see how well you are doing.

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.