top of page
Writer's pictureOshiomah Omonigho

10 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Did you know that who you are and how you act directly reflect the type of business you set out to build? There's one thing most successful people have in common, and it's time to discover it because it can dramatically change your life forever. Successful women entrepreneurs employ the same habits as highly successful women attorneys, physicians, and scientists. Those habits can be applied to your business or any venture you want to pursue, so give them a read!


a business woman the black girl initiative.jpg
A successful business woman

We've all read countless blogs, articles, and books about women who have attained success. It's easy to think that they're the exception that proves the rule or at least born with a silver spoon in their mouth. But what if I told you that many of the habits that helped these extraordinary women achieve success aren't so extraordinary?


The term entrepreneur, high-profile investor, or billionaire has a lot of appeals. But many outsiders never realize how much work they have put in and how much sacrifice these people have had to reach these heights. Entrepreneurship is tricky! The task is to keep the team motivated by completing every step and to keep them motivated throughout. Hope and confidence can be found in any businesswoman's vocabulary. Successful women entrepreneurs can adopt lifestyle changes and modify their behavior accordingly.


Top 10 Common Habits of Successful Women Entrepreneurs


Gorgeous-young-woman-in-her-bakery-smiling the black girl initiative
Gorgeous young woman in her bakery smiling

Many dream of being an entrepreneur and starting a business, but few are successful. So, what is their secret? If you're passionate about starting your own company or are just curious, I've got some good news: there is no secret. All successful entrepreneurs get the job done by relying on certain habits. But that doesn't mean they were born with these habits… How they were raised and what they learned along the way make them who they are.


Get up early and establish a morning routine:

The purpose of these morning routines is to set a tone and pace for the day. If you start with calm and confidence, you can be assured that you’re in the proper mindset to address any challenges or setbacks.


Life as a successful woman entrepreneur is hectic. It may sometimes feel like an actual balancing act, which generally is since there is always something to do—taking quiet time in the morning before jumping into anything work-related is critical for maintaining your equilibrium. Before you check your emails, go on social media, or make a phone call, set out some time for yourself to do something constructive, such as meditating, exercising, or spending at least 20 minutes outside in fresh air.


Stay on your game:

The key to success is patience. One tends to be enthusiastic when starting a business. Stressing the virtue of patience is crucial at this time. Things take time in the beginning, but then they speed up as time goes on. There is no need to rush things or give up in the middle.


Successful women entrepreneurs must possess leadership, patience, and listening skills in order to succeed. If you are patient and perseverance, you can bridge the gap between your expectations and your experience in no time.


Learn as much as possible about the business world:

Business owners should immerse themselves in the business world to make strategic decisions. Were accountants, attorneys, finance executives, sales associates, and others performing their duties and making the correct judgements?


Too often, I've seen small business owners lose money because their employees weren't doing their jobs or made mistakes that caused the business to lose money. Due to this, the companies were unable to recover and shut down. Avoid assuming that your accountant is proposing the best method to manage everything or that your financial advisor’s recommendations are appropriate for your company.


Take the time to educate yourself instead. Get a better understanding of company finances, accounts, operations, human resources, sales, marketing, and other aspects of the business world that interest you. By understanding what your specialists say when making strategic decisions, you can make the best choices based on their suggestions and your knowledge of the situation.


Measurable goals (and their achievement):

Successful women entrepreneur in business have big dreams but short-term goals. While it is important always to look toward the future, working toward your daily tasks is even more important.


Start each week by setting yourself goals.


Then, start each day by planning out your tasks in a list of priorities. Before you know it, you’re closer to your long-term goals. The bigger picture is nice to imagine, but the short-term goals are what gets you there.


Always Practice Positivity:

An individual's mindset determines how successful they are. Focusing on the negatives will never allow you to believe in what you're doing. Successful women have mastered the art of staying positive.


Rather than seeing problems as obstacles to be overcome, they view them as challenges. Developing positive habits helps them stay happy and positive. When times are tough, they find creative ways to cope.


A positive attitude is a foundation for great success. And it’s a skill you need to practice every day.


Know what your limits are:

It's important to recognize one's limitations and boundaries as an entrepreneur who has already found great success. The more you push yourself, the more likely you will burn out and feel frustrated.


Ensure you can maximize your business development and success by continuously evaluating your boundaries.


This does not restrain you from continuing to develop your abilities. Nevertheless, you should learn to recognize when to seek assistance or decline an opportunity that does not suit you.


Keep clear boundaries:

It's challenging to put your work aside at the end of a hectic day when people are still waiting for your responses, or your computer is sitting on the nightstand, beckoning you to open it. It can be challenging to avoid engaging in chitchat with girlfriends. For our success and emotional health, setting limits for our job, relationships, and other lifestyle choices is essential.


Even if you have to shift your boundaries over time, be clear with your colleagues, family, and friends about what you are and aren’t okay with from the start. Maybe you have a strict no-email policy on the weekends or a promise not to look at social media for the first hour of the day. Whatever your boundaries are, stick with them because they determine your mental and emotional bandwidth.


Exercises

Most think going to the gym is about physical fitness or looking better. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym to reap the benefits of exercise. Identify what types of exercise you like. Block thirty minutes before you start work, and stick to it.


Exercise helps you feel healthy. It helps you focus and stops you from feeling lethargic. It helps you stay positive.


Highly successful women make exercise a priority. They prioritize it and make time in their schedules to work out.


How do I delegate?

Managing people is hard, period. But the best way to work with your team is to delegate rather than dictate. Delegating is a skill you can only learn through trial and error, so don’t be too disheartened if you don’t get it right all the time!


Being confident in your communication:

Your body language, whether via email or in person, is crucial to confident communication. When you speak with clarity and resolve, you show others that you believe in your abilities, which allows them to trust you to the fullest degree. Having confidence is one of the most important attributes for success, and even if you don't feel confident all the time, it's okay to fake it until you make it.


A few ways to appear more confident include making eye contact during conversation, standing up straight with your shoulders pulled back, and enunciating your words when you speak. Avoid mumbling, slouching, or fidgeting too much.


Tell me the best habit in life.

  • Focus on your health.

  • Early sleep early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

  • Create Success Routines

  • Stay curious.

  • Prioritize deep work.

  • Read more.

  • Money management.

  • Keep track of your progress.

  • Take up a hobby.

  • Stay A Step Ahead.

  • Tidy Everything.

  • Learn something daily.

  • Be flexible and open to changes.



Conclusion

The habits of highly successful women are the same across all walks of life. The process takes time and won't happen overnight.

Two smiling successful African American women.jpg
Two smiling successful African American women.

Build these habits, and you’ll be on a much greater path to success than ever.


Which habit are you going to adopt next in your life and business? Tell us in the comment session.







Comments


Post: Blog2_Post
bottom of page