It happens to our best. For a minute you rush at 60 mph with an endless stream of great ideas for your business. Then, out of nowhere, it happens. Somehow, do a high trickle down and you feel like you’re not stuck with your small business.
I compare these blocked emotions to something terrifying.”Well, what will you wear today?morning. Despite all the options available in your closet, sometimes you feel like there’s nothing to wear. This is a similar scenario for entrepreneurs. It’s packed with creative ruts.
At these moments, I think of this sentiment expressed by Oprah Winfrey:
“Breathe. Let go. And remember that this moment is the only moment you know that you definitely have.”
It appears that the secret to unearthing from the rut is to accept the moment. Instead of fighting emotions, head straight for it. These moments are not ideal for entrepreneurs, but there is a hidden clarity inside each. There can be a very common hidden approach to disguising a creative block and solving problems underneath!
The next time you get a creative rut, you’ll receive healthy advice from Oprah and these tips from 10 female entrepreneurs who will touch on every aspect of the business.
1. “There’s never a best time to start.” – Daniel Weisberg and Carly Zakkin, co-CEOS, Theskimm
2. “The only way to take yourself seriously is if you take yourself seriously.” – Whitney Wolfe, Founder and CEO of Bumble
3. “Don’t listen to people who say it’s a bad idea. Listen to your heart. If everyone shares your passion, someone would have already done it!” – Alli Webb, co-founder, Drybar
4. “I think it’s really important before starting a company. Make sure you take a step back and that’s what comes with those challenges and you need something to keep them all together, so make sure you fully believe in what you’re doing. -Meika Hollender, co-founder and co-CEO, Sustain
5. “I’ve never felt like I was in the cookie business. I’ve always had a business that felt good. My job is to sell joy. My job is to sell happiness. My job is to sell experience.” – Debbi Fields, Founder, Mrs. Fields Bakeries
6. “The downside of starting a company is failure, but in the course of potential failure, I look forward to doing what you love every day. – Co-founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman rents the runway
7. “I don’t think ‘No’ is a dead end, I think ‘Okay, I have to fix this.’ ” -Payal Kadakia, Founder, Classpath
8. “With all the obstacles that have happened to me in my life, my brain immediately says, ‘Where is the hidden blessing?’ You learn how to manage your disability every day as you start and grow your business. ” – SARA BLAKELY, Founder, Spanx
9. “I believe that being true to who you are is extremely important as a woman in all industries. In your career, it’s important to learn how to make the most of your abilities, rather than trying to embrace your strengths and weaknesses and follow what you think someone in your field is thinking about whether or not you’re going to act.” – Leura Fine, Founder and CEO, Laurel & Wolf
10. “Things don’t work as well as you think. Want the best, expect the worst, never forget the person you’re in all of that.” – Jessica O. Matthews is founder and CEO, playing unknown