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There is time for everything.

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​An ambitious client was giving herself pressure. She felt that the end of the year was closing in so quickly, and there was an important project she hadn’t yet launched. Maybe you can relate.


The thing is -- she has been working diligently much of the year, launching various things. The feeling of pressure and time-squeeze now was due to making plans that were simply too ambitious.

“Why not just do those projects next year? There will be time!” I sugg…

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You are perfect enough. You know enough. You are ready.

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Are you hesitant about putting your work out there? 

What if you get clients that you can’t help? 

What if there’s another course that will finally give you the tools you need?

If you’re saying Yes to any of the above, you are under the illusion that there is an end or final destination to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and experience. 

There isn’t.
Forever, there will be more knowledge out there that feels like it could be “the key”.…

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Staying on purpose in the middle of the storm

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​Emotions, personal growth and being a Solopreneur

​Guest post by Lucas Forstmeyer and Ruth Toledo Altschuler

As service based Solopreneurs (Therapists, Coaches, Wellness Practitioners) how do we keep up with our work, when our life goes through turmoil and we experience big emotional challenges? 

How can we stay on top of our multiple roles, from leading client sessions to taking care of our marketing and our administrative tasks, during difficult pe…

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Overwhelmed? Apply Temporary Constraints.

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(Originally written April 2017, Updated Oct 2019.)

Overwhelm happens when we have too many choices.

The next time you feel it, try this -- apply temporary constraints. 

Examples:

  • Limit the tasks you must do to just 3. (Everything else is bonus.)
  • Limit the amount of time you work on something to 25 minutes.
  • Limit to 1 type of person you're speaking to in your marketing.

By temporarily limiting your options, you create relief from overwhelm, and more focus on the things that…

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Are you giving too much in your business? On preventing burnout...

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​Wondering if you're giving too much? You may be:
  • Putting too much energy in low-value activities...
  • Yet, not giving enough energy to high-value activities to enough people, therefore not seeing the reciprocity...
 
Unfortunately, this is a recipe for burnout. Instead, I wish for you to have long-term personal fulfillment and vibrant energy in your business.
 
Let’s prevent burnout by creating some awareness around which activities you may need…

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