In this article, you can learn why this happens, what you can do to prevent it, and how to get yourself going when it does. I have found “I do not feel like working” feeling may come from several causes, and to deal with it effectively, you will need to discover reason for it.

REASON 1: FATIGUE. Perhaps you are simply tired... If you have been working sixteen hour days for past week this is almost definitely case. Of course, it need not be as blatant as that...

> Prevention: Look after yourself. Make sure that you get enough sleep per night (6-8 hours for an average adult), drink plenty of water (2-3L a day), and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, especially fresh ones.

Regular exercise will also help with keeping your energy levels up, in addition to improving your memory and concentration. I may expand on this in a future article, but in meantime there are more than enough books and websites on health and well-being that you can learn from.

Take breaks. While working, you should take a break once every 30-45 minutes, preferably by stepping away from computer for a couple of minutes. This will mean that when you return to it, you will be able to concentrate much better, and it will also give your eyes a break from staring at screen.

If possible, take a full day off, about once a week. Do not do anything about your business for this one day, unless it is absolutely necessary (answering urgent email, for example). Go and do something you enjoy, or spend some time with your family. You will come back to your work refreshed next day.

> What to do when this happens: Go and get some rest. You need it. Trying to push yourself at this stage will not do you any good, and you may spend a lot of time undoing mistakes you make due to lack of concentration.

REASON 2: IMPATIENCE. You just feel that things are not happening fast enough, so why bother working now, when you will only really see results in a couple of months or so? Watch out for those feelings, if you let them get out of control, you will eventually stop working completely.

> Prevention: Always keep in mind your ultimate goal, reason why you are working on your business. Remind yourself of it a couple of times a day, and perhaps keep a picture, or a quote reminding you of it near your computer and working area.

1.WRITE A [REALLY ACCURATE] JOB DESCRIPTION.

Consider paying a writer to interview person currently in job and to write description. Make a check list of necessary credentials, training, skills and academic degrees.

2. CONSIDER THE PERSONALITY NEEDED.

Think through both requirements of job itself, and people with whom they’ll be working and write it out.

For instance, I worked with a company with 3 partners hiring their first support person. They knew what skills they needed, but overlooked fact that most important trait in a support person is their willingness to help. They needed someone who could get along in this small office of four. Answering to three bosses requires patience and resilience. They need to be centered enough to demand bosses prioritize tasks, and flexible enough to switch tasks continually.

3.INTERVIEW FOR THE PERSONALITY.

Irritability and complacence, dominance and curiosity show in facial gestures, in tone of voice, in speed of speech and movements. Work with a coach to learn more about reading nonverbal communication.

Assess also with StrengthsFinder® profile (see below). Someone with Command for a strength doesn’t like to be given orders and is not a good choice for a support position, unless you like to ride a bucking bronco.

4.INTROVERT OR AN EXTRAVERT?

Extraverts derive energy from other people, while people drain introvert. What does job require? Keep in mind, though, that it has a lot to do with being in control of flow of people. Introverts, surprisingly, can make some of best salespeople.

5.WHAT ARE THEY INNATELY GOOD AT?

Innate strengths are things we’re naturally good at that don’t drain our energy.

The StrengthsFinder® profile, from Gallup, is a dynamite profile in hands of an expert interpreter. It will tell you person’s top 5 innate talents using terms such as Focus, Deliberativeness, Relator, WOO (winning others over), Maximizer, Futuristic, Harmony, and Positivity.

Example: A CEO I worked with needed an employee to do due diligence. Deliberativeness is exactly quality for this. People with this strength do “due diligence” as naturally as you draw a breath. They are innately cautious, don’t jump to conclusions, and anticipate loopholes and problems.

6.EXAMINE THEIR ‘SOFT’ SKILLS.