One requirement for starting anything is you need a certain level of self-confidence in order to survive. If you don’t naturally have that gift then you need to acquire some somehow. First and foremost you need to like yourself. If there have been people in your life that didn’t seem to ‘get’ you, or any situation in your life that made you feel bad, just forgive and move on.

That is #1, forgive yourself and #2, forgive the other party no matter who you feel was at fault. We all have those trials and tribulations and we can’t let them impede us forever. We must just acknowledge them and the pain they caused and just accept it. Time to move on and grow, but forgiveness is the key to being able to really do that.

It will help, if we start remembering to feel bad, that we have something to counter the negativity. It can be as simple as forcing yourself to smile. Hold that pose for a few seconds. You may also say to yourself that you are a good person and mean it. Take at least one deep cleansing breath to clear your head and walk on. Exercise, for even a short time, will really help to calm you down and give you a new perspective where you can get your focus back.

Self-confidence is usually something that we acquire from the things that we accomplish. You especially might need this when starting a new business because it more than likely will take you a while to see any substantial results from the work you are doing. Believing in yourself is key and knowing that you can accomplish your goals.

Take some time to create a mental inventory of your accomplishments. It may also encourage you if you list the skills and experience that you have acquired in your life. Refer to this list whenever you are feeling down or discouraged. Even simple things can work – such as you feel gratified after having organized your office, or did a great job cleaning the basement. Actually being brave and confident enough to start a business is something to be proud of, win or lose!

One of the topmost important things you can do to succeed with your new business is to stay motivated. The best way that you will stay that way is if you keep trying and remember to feel a sense of accomplishment. This is not so much tied to end results at the beginning, but is related to your level of effort and determination to get started and keep going!