For more years than I can count, I suffered from burnout. At least that was what I told myself. I’ve been an entrepreneur for a really long time (since 1998—I know, I’m old). And for a decent chunk of those years, I found myself experiencing burnout after burnout. The cycle was always the same. I’d be fine for a while, and then I would start to suffer from overwhelm, … [Read more...] about No, It’s Not Burnout (And, no, more “self-care” isn’t going to help)
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Quiz: Are You Working Yourself OUT of Business?
I admit it. I'm a recovering workaholic/perfectionist who suffers from superhero syndrome. I know I'll never be cured. But I can work on controlling it. (Right?) I also know I'm not alone. Plenty of entrepreneurs and small business owners suffer from this same condition. (In fact, it's so prevalent, I'm thinking about starting a recovery group.) How about you? Are … [Read more...] about Quiz: Are You Working Yourself OUT of Business?
Welcome to Love-Based Thoughts
Welcome to a new column designed to inspire you to think! What? Are you saying you DO think? Are you sure about that? ;) All kidding aside, this isn’t a knock. The truth is, our lives are super busy, and most of the time, we’re just trying to hang on and make it through each day in one piece. (Right?) So finding time to pause and just think (versus simply … [Read more...] about Welcome to Love-Based Thoughts
[Goal Setting Checklist] A Simple System to Make Your Dreams Come True
For a good chunk of my life, I struggled with goal setting. Growing up in Wisconsin, I was taught that hard work was not only valued, but the key to success. So, when I started my business as an adult, I WANTED to be so busy I was working nights and weekends. After all, if I was working long hours, that meant that I was "successful." Right? (It took years and multiple … [Read more...] about [Goal Setting Checklist] A Simple System to Make Your Dreams Come True
5 Tips to Avoid Burnout by Infusing Your Business with Feminine Energy
When you're an entrepreneur, it's so easy to get sucked into working all of the time and ignoring your feminine side until you hit burnout (or worse). But, there are gifts feminine energy can bring to your business that can make you a more successful entrepreneur. For instance, while traditional business models are rooted in goals and action and competition, feminine … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Avoid Burnout by Infusing Your Business with Feminine Energy
4 Reasons Why It’s Critical to Infuse Masculine Business Models with Feminine Energy
As an entrepreneur/change agent, chances are you've set goals. Even if you're a spiritual entrepreneur who believes in using feminine energy in other areas of your life, it's likely in your business, you crave a more masculine approach and structure. You've probably created some sort of plan for reaching your goals, and you believe you must take action (often, even … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why It’s Critical to Infuse Masculine Business Models with Feminine Energy