Building an internet business can be tough at times, especially if you're a one person business like me. You have to do everything from answering emails to updating your blog and websites plus do all the marketing and PR on top of that. Don't get me wrong, though. I love what I do. However, sometimes there are days when you just don't feel very motivated or you feel like giving up. Fortunately, I've only experienced one or two days like that in my seven plus years of having my own internet business, but I know that there are many of you out there who are running on fumes.

Well, Yaro Starak has come to save the day with an inspiring post to give you some encouragement. Check out his post, How to Remain Productive When You Feel Like Giving Up.

I know you're probably wondering how I keep myself inspired. I wake up every morning and look forward to getting on the computer and working. However, there are a few things I do to keep myself motivated...

Boost the Entrepreneurial Spirit With Positive Affirmations

If you've been reading this blog for some time now you know that one of the things I like to do is say positive affirmations to myself in the morning when I wake up. Sometimes I'll say them during the day when I'm feeling less than energetic. It's interesting what happens when I say these affirmations out loud or write them down. I immediately feel this shift in attitude. I like to call it "positive brainwashing".

Listen to Motivational Speakers

Even watching a short video of a motivational speaker like Brian Tracy is enough to get me excited about my business. Here's Brian Tracy talking about entrepreneurs and persistence...

Remember that words are powerful!

Create a Vision Board For Your Business

I remember sitting with a very successful real estate broker and he showed me his vision board that had pictures of what his ideal life would look like. I didn't quite understand the concept back then until I watched the movie, The Secret. I now have a vision board and a vision book where I've posted pictures of things I want to buy when I reach the multi-million dollar mark with my internet businesses. I have also written affirmations on my vision board like, "I create multiple streams of income now" and "I have a successful jewelry business".

Here are three more ways to stay motivated with your internet business...