The spark for your business has gone. You’re doing the work; showing up, posting, delivering… but it feels like you’re dragging yourself through it.
Everything takes longer. You second-guess the simplest decisions. You’re tired, not just in your body but in your soul. That buzz you used to feel has been replaced with a question…
“Is this it?”
But you do remember what the spark feels like, how it felt to be connected to your why, your bigger purpose. You know if you could find your spark again, everything would shift.
You would be motivated to do what needs to be done, to move forwards.
When you look back, there is no denying it, there were moments you’ve felt unstoppable but without the spark you’re just not motivated and that’s the real strategic problem.
Your spark motivates you and motivation fuels your focus, your creativity, your consistency. You make bold decisions without overthinking, you move with purpose., you trust yourself again.
But when the spark fades, motivation slips with it. You start relying on pressure, guilt, or habit just to keep things moving and that’s exhausting. It’s not sustainable and it’s not the way you built this business in the first place.
Motivation without a spark is like trying to light a candle with no flame. The effort’s there, but it doesn’t catch. The difference is real – and the spark is the answer.
I will shout it from the rooftops, mindset work is not a luxury or a last resort for a small business owner. It will keep your spark alive.
Your mindset is where the spark lives. It’s the place where your self-belief, your focus, your emotional resilience, and your deeper motivation are all nurtured. When you’re running a business, those things aren’t just ‘nice to have,’ they are everything.
When your mindset is solid, you can navigate challenges without spiralling. You don’t take every setback personally. You stay anchored in your values. You keep going without pushing yourself into burnout.
Crucially though, you stay connected to what makes this business yours, your purpose, your why, your mission.
When I work with a client on their mindset I am helping them to come back to themselves. The part of them that started this with passion. The part of them that knows how to lead, to create, to serve.
If you want to clear the noise, quieten the doubt, or reconnect with that spark, look at your mindset before you burn down your entire marketing strategy or buy the next big secret business course.
Come back to yourself first and you’ll find the spark, the motivation to take the next right step.
Remember if you want some 1:1 help getting your spark back, reach out to me via email philippa@holdmyhandcoaching.com – we can work on this together.
Until next time,
Best wishes
Philippa x