Focus on the things you can control

As an entrepreneur, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed at this moment in time. Read any newspaper headline, listen to a radio news programme, check your favourite news app on your smartphone, and all you will see is negative, stressful news. But the simple fact is this - you personally can’t control this situation, it is out of your hands. So why spend time worrying about all the things you can’t control, and instead focus on all those things that you can control. Firstly, you can control the way you react to something you read or hear in the news - so start with your approach and turn your negative reaction into a neutral or positive one. Secondly, look at what you can influence positively with your actions - can you pivot an aspect of your business to create new opportunities, for example? Thirdly, use positive affirmations to keep you mentally strong to deal with whatever challenges you face - this is when a ‘can do’ attitude is so important. Fourthly, seek help with problem solving and get some fresh perspective. It’s all about focusing on the things you can control, in life and business.