How can you maintain passion and motivation for your practice?

1 Set clear and realistic goals

One way to stay motivated is to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and how you will measure your progress. Setting SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals can help you focus on your priorities, track your results, and celebrate your achievements. You can also involve your team in setting and reviewing goals, so that they feel valued and accountable for their contributions.

2 Seek feedback and learning opportunities

Another way to keep your passion alive is to seek feedback and learning opportunities that can help you improve your skills, knowledge, and performance. Feedback can come from different sources, such as your clients, your peers, your mentors, or your supervisors. Learning opportunities can include courses, workshops, webinars, podcasts, books, or articles. By seeking feedback and learning opportunities, you can identify your strengths and areas for improvement, learn from best practices, and discover new ideas and perspectives.

3 Connect with your purpose and values

A third way to maintain your motivation is to connect with your purpose and values, which are the reasons why you do what you do and what matters most to you. Your purpose and values can guide your decisions, actions, and behaviors, and help you align your work with your personal and professional aspirations. You can also communicate your purpose and values to your team, your clients, and your network, and create a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration.

6 Seek inspiration and support

A sixth way to maintain your passion and motivation for your practice is to seek inspiration and support, which are sources of energy and encouragement. Inspiration can come from different places, such as your role models, your mentors, your peers, or your clients. Support can come from different people, such as your family, your friends, your colleagues, or your coaches. By seeking inspiration and support, you can find new ways to spark your creativity, passion, and motivation, and to cope with stress, challenges, and difficulties.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?