Every now and again it's good to refocus on your business, perhaps to remind yourself of your goals and to revisit the plan to get you there.  Or, business might be good but you may be feeling overwhelmed and not sure of what to do next.  Either way, try these six steps:

1 . Ignore the computer, which is a wonderful tool for procrastination and can easily distract.  Shut it off for a day.

2 . Review the current strategic plan (you do have one, don't you?).  What did you want to achieve?  Assess if these goals and rewards still interest you.  Priorities change and the plan needs to reflect that.  If you are planning, consider a simpler and shorter Strategic Plan (Goals, Strategies, Actions) rather than a full Business plan (which is more for starting a business).

3 . Pinpoint what you don't like about your business.  If it is a long list, then a heap of little issues or niggles may be the source.  Prioritise the list, work out what really bugs you the most and what is needed to fix it now.

4 . Talk to someone, this can release the frustration and anxiety.  There might not be an obvious solution, but getting some support in defining the problem can be a foundation for progress.

5 . Reset your goals, what you'd now like to achieve.  It's okay to want a lot, but cull the list; aim further ahead (3 years) and aim higher too.  "What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." (Napoleon Hill).

6 . Forget it all for a while.  Get back the 'can do' by taking some time out for yourself.

Give yourself the time to relax, reflect and re-plan.  Know where you're going next and reignite the passion for your business.