Category: Mindset Mastery
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What Successful Business Owners Know
As a business coach, people always ask me: how can I be more like these successful, confident business owners I see out there? And this is what I tell them. Success is not one-size-fits-all. Successful entrepreneurs know that what works for other people might not work for them. They know that for every question, there…
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Words Matter (Especially in Marketing)
As a small business owner, it’s been important for me to pay attention to how I think and talk about my clients, and especially important for me to consider how I refer to my potential clients. This might be my background in journalism talking, but words absolutely matter, especially when it comes to marketing.
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Boundary Queen Behavior: Small Business Edition
I’ll be the first to say setting and holding healthy boundaries with my clients has been crucial for my well-being as an entrepreneur, and I think this holds true for any small business owner. Without boundaries, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and overworked, leading to burnout and—worst of all—resentment. That’s the last feeling I want…
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Business
As a full-time business consultant and former commercial loan officer, I’ve seen businesses at every stage, from scrappy start-ups to companies going on 50+ years. What I’ve noticed is that it’s much easier to thrive in business if you set yourself up for success from the start. The saying, an ounce of prevention is worth…
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Access Your Intuition Easily With Stream-Of-Consciousness Writing
No matter what problem you’re trying to solve or decision you’re trying to make, stream-of-consciousness writing will help you tap into your intuition faster. If you’re a visionary, a dreamer, or an innovator, I invite you to try stream-of-consciousness writing as an alternative to meditation. I encourage you to use this technique to dig into…
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People-Pleasing is Normal
It’s normal to be a people-pleaser. We’re practically raised that way. Be nice. Be a good girl. Smile more. This is why, when you get to the point that you’re ready to take the next big step in your business, you come up against a lot of shitty feelings. Business growth can mean setting boundaries,…
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3 Ways Ditching Diet Culture Upleveled My Biz
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: How you do one thing is how you do everything. And believe me when I tell you that I resisted this little nugget of wisdom hard. I really wanted to be the special snowflake who *could* confine her bad habits to one area of…
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Let Go of All-Or-Nothing Thinking
The first job I ever had was at a local fast-food joint. It was pretty charming, as far as fast-food restaurants go. The whole building was decked out in a woodland theme, complete with log-cabin-style walls, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and—last but certainly not least—a life-size stuffed black bear near the counter. Before every shift,…
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Who Do You Think You Are: Break Through Limiting Beliefs
There are just some moments that stick with you. Events that etch themselves into your brain and mark a shift in the way you view yourself, other people, or even the world. Their effects can be felt months, years, or even decades later, influencing your thoughts, feelings, and habits. Some of these moments plant seeds…