It's a new year and a new you; a year bursting with opportunity. Many of us will be setting new years resolutions with the best of intentions. But what about you? How are you going to make 2013 the year of YOUR best life? Here's a tip that you would not see most coaches saying - put the resolutions in the "G (garbage)-file" and, instead make a commitment to imperfection.
Yes....you heard me right. I said imperfection.
I've seen it time and time again. As the new year rolls in, many place high expectations but take no ACTION. Fear creeps in and keeps them paralyzed. Is this you?
I've seen it time and time again. As the new year rolls in, many place high expectations but take no ACTION. Fear creeps in and keeps them paralyzed. Is this you?
Well, if it is, there is no reason to fear anymore!
Running a successful business is not about perfection. It's about committed ACTION. It's about "good" being "good enough". It's about diligence. It's about getting out there and doing SOMETHING. The hardest step to take is the first one.
Once you take that first step, ONLY THEN will you see the next one, and the next, and so on. But, you have to take that first step. Could you imagine a mother trying to hold her baby back from walking? That would be CRAZY, or as my daughter would say "cray-cray"! And, that's exactly what we do to ourselves. We hold ourselves back from our natural progression as business owners.
Good news.....It gets easier! I promise you it does.
How do I know? Because I've been there. I've had the panic attacks, the anxiety attacks, the sleepless nights, working a crazy amount of hours per week doing the motions trying to get everything to be "perfect."
At one point, I was looking at all the "work" I was putting into my private practice as a psychotherapist, and looking at my appointment book, and all I saw were gaps of empty appointments. I just couldn't understand it. I was good at what I did. I loved the work I was doing. I was "working", but for some reason, I was missing something; my "work" was just not manifesting into booked appointments.
That's when I was ready to throw in the towel. I was so beat down, I could barely muster up the strength to pray for a better way!
But, I'm so glad I didn't. Because, I did find a better way. And my practice did explode. And those empty appointments filled and then I actually had to start a waiting list. I couldn't believe it. I went from famine to feast in just 6 months.
I learned, as I started to loosen up my reigns on being perfect and allowed myself "to just do it already!", my business boomed!
Once you take that first step, ONLY THEN will you see the next one, and the next, and so on. But, you have to take that first step. Could you imagine a mother trying to hold her baby back from walking? That would be CRAZY, or as my daughter would say "cray-cray"! And, that's exactly what we do to ourselves. We hold ourselves back from our natural progression as business owners.
Good news.....It gets easier! I promise you it does.
How do I know? Because I've been there. I've had the panic attacks, the anxiety attacks, the sleepless nights, working a crazy amount of hours per week doing the motions trying to get everything to be "perfect."
At one point, I was looking at all the "work" I was putting into my private practice as a psychotherapist, and looking at my appointment book, and all I saw were gaps of empty appointments. I just couldn't understand it. I was good at what I did. I loved the work I was doing. I was "working", but for some reason, I was missing something; my "work" was just not manifesting into booked appointments.
That's when I was ready to throw in the towel. I was so beat down, I could barely muster up the strength to pray for a better way!
But, I'm so glad I didn't. Because, I did find a better way. And my practice did explode. And those empty appointments filled and then I actually had to start a waiting list. I couldn't believe it. I went from famine to feast in just 6 months.
I learned, as I started to loosen up my reigns on being perfect and allowed myself "to just do it already!", my business boomed!
I started attracting more clients that I could handle. I know; that's a good problem to have right? Well, it is if you are prepared to handle and service the clients as they come in.
In my coaching program, I show you how to start and run a successful business. I stand by you side-by-side and hold your hand and show you how to release your fear and come into a perfect sense of peace, and belonging.
In fact, I feel so connected with you right now that I'm going to share with you my secrets for helping others. But, shhhhhhhh, let's keep this on the QT because there are alot of people who payed me a very nice sum of money to go through this with them.
Ok, so here it is; here is my Blueprint to Success.
First, you have to be realistic; which means being honest with yourself. Why are you in business? Is this your passion, or is this a quick fix to make money? Second, you must hold yourself accountable. As a solo-preneur, you don't report to anyone but yourself. If you cheat on time, tasks, or anything for that matter, you actually are hurting yourself. Third is forgiveness. If you want to attract your ideal clients and see your calendar full, you have to get rid of the negativity. People FEEL negativity; they don't even need to see it; they FEEL it. And, they might not do business with you because of it. Fourthly, is commitment. How committed are you? Is one foot in the water and one foot out? If you aren't fully committed, how can you expect to attract clients that are fully committed to you? Lastly, is action. You must commit to action; it doesn't have to be perfect, but a ship doesn't go anywhere if it's docked in the harbor all day.
I wish you all the best in any endeavor that you embark on!
With love and blessings,
Dona.
In my coaching program, I show you how to start and run a successful business. I stand by you side-by-side and hold your hand and show you how to release your fear and come into a perfect sense of peace, and belonging.
In fact, I feel so connected with you right now that I'm going to share with you my secrets for helping others. But, shhhhhhhh, let's keep this on the QT because there are alot of people who payed me a very nice sum of money to go through this with them.
Ok, so here it is; here is my Blueprint to Success.
First, you have to be realistic; which means being honest with yourself. Why are you in business? Is this your passion, or is this a quick fix to make money? Second, you must hold yourself accountable. As a solo-preneur, you don't report to anyone but yourself. If you cheat on time, tasks, or anything for that matter, you actually are hurting yourself. Third is forgiveness. If you want to attract your ideal clients and see your calendar full, you have to get rid of the negativity. People FEEL negativity; they don't even need to see it; they FEEL it. And, they might not do business with you because of it. Fourthly, is commitment. How committed are you? Is one foot in the water and one foot out? If you aren't fully committed, how can you expect to attract clients that are fully committed to you? Lastly, is action. You must commit to action; it doesn't have to be perfect, but a ship doesn't go anywhere if it's docked in the harbor all day.
I wish you all the best in any endeavor that you embark on!
With love and blessings,
Dona.
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