{"id":11229,"date":"2023-04-03T15:14:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/?p=11229"},"modified":"2024-03-07T18:58:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:58:13","slug":"15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Hacks to Stay Motivated as a Shopify Merchant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation to humans is what gas is to vehicles. You need it to stay at the top of your game as a Shopify merchant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation is the fuel that drives us to accomplish our goals.\u00a0 We need it to overcome our fears, procrastination, anxieties, worries, and unbearable situations. We need it every day of our lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You need to stay motivated to build your hustle on Shopify. Why?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a Shopify online store comes with a myriad of uncertainties. You have to worry about marketing to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/how-to-find-your-target-audience\/\">right audience<\/a>, shipping, lead generation and customer retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One error in one aspect of your Shopify business can affect other areas adversely and can affect your business negatively if not handled properly. In fact, if you are not careful you might sink into depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent this, you need to take up activities that can uplift your body, soul and spirit and raise your motivation level. When you stay motivated, you will have a reason to keep pushing even when quitting feels like the only available option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, we will be sharing tips to stay motivated as a Shopify merchant in this post. Let&#8217;s get into it already!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#Why_Motivation_is_Important\" title=\"Why Motivation is Important\">Why Motivation is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#Internal_Drive\" title=\"Internal Drive\">Internal Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#External_Drive\" title=\"External Drive\">External Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#Tips_to_Stay_Motivated_Everyday\" title=\"Tips to Stay Motivated Everyday\">Tips to Stay Motivated Everyday<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#1_Be_Passionate_About_Your_Business\" title=\"1. Be Passionate About Your Business\">1. Be Passionate About Your Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#2_Remember_your_Goals\" title=\"2. Remember your Goals\">2. Remember your Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#3_Break_Tasks_Into_Smaller_Manageable_Chunks\" title=\"3. Break Tasks Into Smaller Manageable Chunks\">3. Break Tasks Into Smaller Manageable Chunks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#4_Get_Rid_of_Distractions\" title=\"4. Get Rid of Distractions\">4. Get Rid of Distractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#5_Create_a_Positive_Work_Environment\" title=\"5. Create a Positive Work Environment\">5. Create a Positive Work Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#6_Avoid_Procrastination\" title=\"6. Avoid Procrastination\">6. Avoid Procrastination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#7_Be_Optimistic\" title=\"7. Be Optimistic\">7. Be Optimistic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#8_Recognise_Your_Progress\" title=\"8. Recognise Your Progress\">8. Recognise Your Progress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#9_Celebrate_Your_Success\" title=\"9. Celebrate Your Success\">9. Celebrate Your Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#10_Strive_to_Be_Better\" title=\"10. Strive to Be Better\">10. Strive to Be Better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#11_Be_Accountable\" title=\"11. Be Accountable\">11. Be Accountable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#12_Take_Healthy_Breaks\" title=\"12. Take Healthy Breaks\">12. Take Healthy Breaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#13_Exercise_and_Eat_Healthy\" title=\"13. Exercise and Eat Healthy\">13. Exercise and Eat Healthy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#14_Seek_External_Motivation\" title=\"14. Seek External Motivation\">14. Seek External Motivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#15_Be_Grateful_for_What_You_Have\" title=\"15. Be Grateful for What You Have\">15. Be Grateful for What You Have<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/15-hacks-to-stay-motivated-as-a-shopify-merchant\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Motivation_is_Important\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Motivation is Important<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation is the driving force behind our actions. Whether you realize it or not, we need motivation in our daily life to succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important for Shopify merchants to stay motivated to help them solve problems, and cope with challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to get motivated &#8211; and stay motivated &#8211; you need to go beyond listening to motivational speakers. You need to ask yourself some &#8220;why&#8221; questions. Why are you running an online store on Shopify in the first place? Why did you pick the products you are selling?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions can help you see where your motivation is coming from. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you better understand motivation, let&#8217;s break it down into two forms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal Drive\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External Drive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Drive\"><\/span>Internal Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the passion, interest and love for a task that motivates you to keep going. It lives within you and you alone can nurture it. It is what separates the achievers from the underachievers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can think of it as your life purpose &#8211; the inner drive that pushed you into e-commerce.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It is the reason why you are a Shopify merchant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"External_Drive\"><\/span><b>External Drive<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the internal drive, external drives are mostly from external factors. It can be in the reward for a job done, recognition at the place of work, words of encouragement and emotional support from family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though these drives have tendencies to provide you with the motivation you\u2019ll need, they may not make you happier in unfavourable conditions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have been discussing motivation and why it is important, next we will look at how to stay motivated every day as a Shopify Merchant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Stay_Motivated_Everyday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to Stay Motivated Everyday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no particular way of staying motivated, however, applying these hacks to your everyday life and business will keep you from giving up on your dreams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Be_Passionate_About_Your_Business\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Be Passionate About Your Business<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;d be setting yourself up for disappointment by starting a business you have no passion for. This is because there are days the passion for what you do becomes your sole drive to continue and not give up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you venture into any business, you\u2019ll need to ask these questions and provide sincere answers to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I want to be here or continue doing this in the next 1-5 years?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does doing this make me happy?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I like what I am doing?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the answer is no, then you should look for what makes you happy and commit to it. This is because you will rarely find the motivation to do things or set up your store properly when you know it does not make you happy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remember_your_Goals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Remember your Goals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goals and objectives of your Shopify store can keep you motivated. Whether it is to improve sales, increase conversion, or create awareness, the eagerness to achieve your goal will be a good motivating drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To easily achieve these goals, there should be a sustainable plan that is measurable to ascertain the growth at every level of the goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a daily routine and keep reminders all around to refocus your mind when you feel discouraged. Let your goals be your drive and reason to continually run your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Break_Tasks_Into_Smaller_Manageable_Chunks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Break Tasks Into Smaller Manageable Chunks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ambiguity of a goal can be tasking and discouraging especially when the goal is enormous and requires a longer completion time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best one can do is to break the project into create smaller achievable tasks with effective measures put in place to ascertain the success and growth of each task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tasks can be done sequentially where one begins after the other has ended or they can be done simultaneously but in a way that does not affect the other one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various scheduling tools to help you with assigning breaking tasks and assigning them to your team. These tools have unique features that are utilized based on the size of the project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gantt.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gantt chart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a popular scheduling tool for assigning tasks. It also showed the task due date and the progress at a glance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11231 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart.png\" alt=\"Motivation for Shopify merchants\" width=\"1397\" height=\"563\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart.png 1397w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart-768x310.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1397px) 100vw, 1397px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1397px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1397\/563;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11231\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart.png\" alt=\"Motivation for Shopify merchants\" width=\"1397\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart.png 1397w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Gantt-chart-768x310.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1397px) 100vw, 1397px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say your goal is to sell to 20 countries, the best option is to break your goal into smaller tasks say one country at a time. Then break further into smaller tasks such as feasibility study, market survey, target audience, awareness etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will help you stay motivated and achieve your goal eliminating the need to feel discouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_Rid_of_Distractions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Get Rid of Distractions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing about distraction is that doesn\u2019t come labelled. It can be a task that has no relevance to the goal you desire and consumes time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other distractions can be things around you such as spending time on gadgets or extracurricular activities on time meant for work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best to identify your distractions, get rid of them and surround yourself with relevant things that make you inspired. This will help you stay motivated every day and achieve your objectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Create_a_Positive_Work_Environment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Create a Positive Work Environment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cA positive atmosphere nurtures a positive attitude, which is required to take positive action\u201d \u2014 Richard M. DeVos<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declutter your workspace, and take out irrelevant things that can keep you distracted. Also, keep the design simple and neat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blank walls can be boring, so you may want to decorate the wall with frames of your favourite quote or affirmation you believe in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure there is proper ventilation and lighting to keep your spirits high. An indoor plant will help regulate the flow of air and you can always have a piece of nature with you all day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11232 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment.png 1080w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment-768x427.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11232\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment.png 1080w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Create-a-positive-work-environment-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Avoid_Procrastination\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Avoid Procrastination<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procrastination is the opposite of motivation. It is a killer of joy and dreams. Left unchecked, it can steal your sanity and health. Don&#8217;t give it a chance!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself procrastinating more, then you need to tackle it from the root. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek the things that make you procrastinate and work on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Shopify merchant, you might find yourself procrastinating when you have one big task to tackle. Instead of taking it head-on, you can break it down into smaller tasks to get them done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing this can inhibit your natural tendency to procrastinate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Be_Optimistic\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Be Optimistic<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You just have to stay optimistic if you want to stay ahead in life. This is because pessimism<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is detrimental to both your personal and business growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It affects your dreams and aspiration. You tend to lose focus, overthink and worry about uncontrollable situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid pessimism, it drains motivation and renders you helpless. Always have a positive look on life even in the most challenging conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Recognise_Your_Progress\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Recognise Your Progress<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our quest to achieve our goals, we often forget to recognise our progress.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognising those small wins may seem insignificant at first, but can be a great source of motivation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation comes from recognising your progress, which comes from tracking your smaller goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it is important to break your goals into smaller milestones to track progress and know how far you come and what is left to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate your little winnings and see how it motivates you to do more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Celebrate_Your_Success\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Celebrate Your Success<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate your success no matter how small the task is.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledging your input towards a project yielded result is a great feat to celebrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telling someone about your success gives you this sense of satisfaction. It recharges your motivation and positivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, as a Shopify store owner, your goal is to sell a thousand products on your site in a month or gain new leads for your email campaign. And in one day, you sell about a hundred products. It is worth celebrating knowing that your effort paid off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Strive_to_Be_Better\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Strive to Be Better<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strive to be the best version of yourself in all your actions. Never settle for mediocrity when you can be the best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is motivation to do more when you attain a certain level of success in your personal life and Shopify business. It pushes you to learn more and research more to produce the best result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a Shopify store, when you compare your beginnings and your growth, it gives you this satisfaction and sense of fulfilment in your self which motivates you to do more as a business knowing that success is attainable when you put in more effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Be_Accountable\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Be Accountable<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody is perfect and people are bound to make mistakes. Always be accountable for your actions. When wrong, try to take corrections when right express and let your actions speak for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your customers, store visitors and employee comes first. You should do things to make them happy and free when working with or around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surround yourself with happy people who share the same common interest and goals as you. It lightens moods and increases your motivation level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Take_Healthy_Breaks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Take Healthy Breaks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take occasional breaks to rewind and unwind. No need to beat yourself up, even the most determined man feels overwhelmed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling burnt out, you can take a break, go for a walk, eat your favourite snack, or do things that are not related to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes what you need is rest, you\u2019ll be surprised how energetic and vibrant you will be after you have had your rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the funds to go on a vacation. Don\u2019t think twice about it. Take a long trip, enjoy yourself and let go of all your worries. No matter what you do, things will fall into place at the right time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Exercise_and_Eat_Healthy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Exercise and Eat Healthy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During exercise, your body does not relieve tension and stress. It releases chemical messengers called neurotransmitters (endorphins, endocannabinoids, dopamine) which process pains, regulate heartbeats, responsible for mood, attention, learning and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining exercise with a good healthy diet will keep your body, soul and mind ready to take up any challenge. It will be highly welcome if you are engaged with tracking your body health progress on the digital level and the use of the\u00a0intermittent weight loss app\u00a0may serve you as your personal assistant in doing this task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reduces the risk of contracting diseases and also has positive health outcomes for the body. It keeps you healthy and motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Seek_External_Motivation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Seek External Motivation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At your lowest and all internal motivation is gone. You can seek motivation from the world and things around you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The motivation could be a book, podcast, youtube videos, listening to your role model, chatting with a friend, reciting your affirmations, meeting with a mentor, motivational quotes and articles, taking a work, words of encouragement from family or playing music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do know what works best for you when you need motivation, do it fast and get back to doing greater things.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Be_Grateful_for_What_You_Have\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Be Grateful for What You Have<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In life when things go wary or in business when it seems to be crumbling. When motivation is on a low, we tend to see life from a negative lens and blame the world for our predicaments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appreciating the things you have for example life, family, food, and shelter etc, Acknowledging these things will boost your motivation beyond your imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember who you are and why you created a Shopify store in the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So there you have it; 15 tips to help you get and stay motivated as a Shopify merchant. 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