While flipping through an industry magazine I found an article by David C. Miller titled, Are You in a Slump?

He outlined five fundamentals to get out of your slump:

1)  Take a break.  Sometimes we need to get away from our game and focus on other aspects of life.

2)  Take care of yourself physically.  If you’re not taking time to take care of yourself, you will find yourself in slumps more often.  Give yourself permission to exercise, eat right and get enough sleep.

3)  Master your mindset.  Our thoughts and beliefs directly impact how we feel and, ultimately, what we do.  Slumps effect our confidence. We must be vigilant to combat the beliefs that dis-empower us.

4) Do the “little things” every day.  Practice the fundamentals of your business or career.  This means doing the little things that have worked in the past.  Things like picking up the phone and following up on leads, writing an article or setting up a speaking engagement.  Identify three to five daily fundamentals that you know work and do them each day.

5) Get support.  Get the support of a friend, partner or coach to help you stay with the first four fundamentals.  No one gets successful alone.

A great list, surely!  May I add one small thing David?

This little trick I learned from Michelle at Here’s to You!  She was kind enough to let us use her location for a networking group I’m a member of and she even shared with us one of her favorite talks.  (By the way, Michelle gets it too!)

Along with self talk Michelle also discussed catching yourself when you are in a *powerful* frame of mind.  Cashing in on a powerful frame of mind means positioning yourself to succeed when you have the most positive energy to achieve success.

When do you think your most powerful juices are flowing?

Directly after a workout?

When you listen to certain types of music or specific songs?

While you are wearing a certain tie?

Make a list of times you feel powerful and start using these times to your personal and professional advantage.  If you all share so will I!  Some of them are pretty personal.  :)

Nibbling away -

Sundi