"In the developed world, hundreds of millions of us now face the bizarre problem of surfeit. Yet our brains, instincts, and socialized behavior are still geared to an environment of lack. The result? Overwhelm - on an unprecedented scale." Martha Beck As a business owner or solo professional you'll know that there are many things that need your attention... and it's easy to ge[...]
0 I guarantee that the scarcity mindset will show up in your business at some stage. It’s a trap that we all fall into and one that stops us moving forward into our full potential. A scarcity mindset is understandable because it’s usually based around making decisions which will have an impact on the future. We are worried about ‘How much will this cost?’ ‘Will thi[...]
Many business owners will admit to having some negative thoughts around selling. It conjures up images of unwanted calls, pushy sales people and feeling pressure to make a decision to buy. Unfortunately any self-sabotaging beliefs you hold about the sales process will get in the way of you making a profit in your business; which, of course, you need in order to re[...]
When life is very busy and I'm in full production mode I can quickly lose touch with my inner wisdom, intuition and guidance. As Albert Einstein wrote, 'The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift' Everything starts to be about what's going on 'out there' rather than[...]
I have yet to meet a business owner or entrepreneur who didn’t start out with a big dream for their business. Do you recall that sense of excitement and possibility which got you out of bed in the morning and kept you going through all the ups and downs and struggles and triumphs? You might be experiencing that right now! Thinking big has the potential to make[...]
My approach to business has always been to work on the inner as well as the outer aspects, because unless you have a good foundation in place (ie physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually) it can be a challenge to make wise choices and decisions. Which is why when I left the grey plastic cubicle of corporate life I vowed that wherever and whenever possible I[...]
Do you have lots of ideas about what to do in your business but have a hard time making them happen? One exercise that is working for me has been to set an intention and to write down what I most want to create and manifest - every 90 days. And not just to commit it to paper but also to share it with my accountability partner. By t[...]
Although money is, essentially, just a medium of exchange, along the way it gets imbued with a whole range of emotions such as guilt, shame, greed, joy and pleasure. Each of these feelings then has a strong negative or positive impact on your financial results. Because whatever you might be experiencing, good or bad, will have a direct impact on the actions you decide to take,[...]
Does this sound familiar? You've had a great idea, you've started something new. You have high hopes and expectations - others have made it... Then, reality sets in. You get rejections. You have doubts and concerns. And your excitement starts to fade. At this point you may be thinking of giving up and trying something completely diff[...]
I guarantee that the scarcity mindset will show up in your business at some stage. Maybe you've experienced this yourself or with your clients. It's a trap that most of us fall into and one that keeps us from moving forward into our full potential. A scarcity mindset is understandable because it's usually based around making decisions whic[...]