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How to Get Unstuck for Making Decisions and Taking Action
It’s so easy to get stuck on big career or business decisions and not take action, sometimes for years. Here’s how I get unstuck, the easy way.
“Is this a midlife crisis?”
How do you know if it’s a midlife crisis? What is it? What do you do about it? Simple, reassuring answers to your midlife crisis questions.
“I only have soft skills, and they aren’t valued.” (Myth)
So-called soft skills are more valuable than you realize and I mean valued in the decent paying job market! Here’s some proof and what helps.
Career Transition Feels Impossible? Reality Check for Introverts and HSPs
People often feel like career or self-employment transition is impossible, but that’s mostly based on a misunderstanding. Here’s the secret to make it more feasible, especially for introverts and HSPs.
The Most Important Skill for Success in Life and Work (You Have It!)
Our stressed brains often get stuck on the thought “I don’t know how.” And it stops progress and momentum far too often. However, you’ve already got what it takes to get around that, but you might not remember to use it. It’s the most important skill for success: an attitude of “I can figure it out.” How to activate it.
5 Sneaky Mindset Blocks that Held Back My Solopreneur Business (Common for Introverts, HSPs)
5 thoughts that held back my solopreneur business. These are common struggles for introverts and HSPs, and a fresh look can make business easier for us. Check to see if you’ve been doing any of these seemingly harmless things. Learn why they are harmful and how to get around it. Easier than you might think.
3 Classic Ways to Transition to Self-employment and Not Starve
Unlock the secrets of transitioning from employment to self-employment with practical tips tailored for introverts and HSPs. 3 methods outlined with guidance to make it work best.
Struggling To Grow Your Solopreneur Business? Real Talk for Introverts and HSPs
Feeling stuck or frustrated as an introvert or sensitive person trying to grow a solopreneur business? Here’s a grounded reality check, with compassion and practical guidance from a solopreneur coach.
Introvert-friendly group meeting structure (good for everyone)
Many people dread group meetings, especially introverts. Introverts don’t need fixing. Meetings do. The meeting fix is simple and it helps everyone in the meeting.
Wasted time on the wrong career track?
Regret of wasted time on the wrong career track? Good news: When people find their truer path, they see that nothing was wasted. Why + stories.
5 Money Archetypes from a Highly Sensitive Money Coach and CFP
HSP money coach, Diana Yañez, shares what can be helpful when dealing with money, in ways that align with your own values and needs. Her conscious approach to money, using archetypes from nature, can help with reducing stress for decisions around career, business, saving, and giving.
What did you want to be when you grew up? (Career Clues)
What did you want to be? Still wondering? There might be career clues in those early dreams, with a few flaws to watch out for. Here’s what I wanted to be and how it had clues in it for me.
Best TED Talks for Introverts and HSPs with Big Hearts
Introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) have our own way of seeing the world, and we need our kind of inspiration and guidance. I’m collected some good TED talks here that support our needs.
Riding Life’s Waves, While Running a Business. What’s Helping Me.
These are bumpy times in my family and in the world, and I’ve had to think about how to manage my business amidst it all. Here’s what’s been helping me.
Truth: There is nothing to fix about you. It’s just about allowing.
I find myself saying this truth to myself and others a lot. It’s been a good guidepost for choosing what to do. It means I’m not broken. I don’t have to squash myself to do things someone else’s way.
For instance I don’t need an extrovert mask to be successful as an introvert. I can do things my way including marketing my business in ways that fit who I am, that actually feel good to me. And so much more. I feel so free when I remember and live by this one message.
There is NOT one perfect career path for you. There are many options.
It will keep you stuck if you think you have to “find the perfect career for me.” It’s scary to think of making a wrong choice again. There’s a better way to find what will work for you.
There is not one perfect career path for you. There are actually *many* good options that could feel right for you! I’ll explain what I’ve discovered.
Giving away too much for free in your business? (Probably not)
When you need to earn more, it might feel hard to keep giving away more time for free, but that’s the main thing you gotta do to grow. It’s useful for so many reasons, like a win-win. But it can go too far. I explain some useful and not useful ways here, and what works for me.
12 Most Common Challenges Introvert or HSP Business Owners Face
Introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) can be great at business, and we have our challenges too. An inside view on the most common challenges we face + how we overcome them. With case studies.
10 Common Worries HSPs and Introverts Have When Considering Self-employment
Today’s post is especially about challenges when new to self-employment, along with a video case study. You’re definitely not alone with these worries. And there are answers. Introverts and HSPs CAN be good at business and marketing.
“I don’t know anything about business.”
I hear this so often and used to say it myself: “But I don’t know anything about business or marketing.” I hear it especially from introverts and highly sensitive people who often (mistakenly) think business and marketing are for other people.
I even hear this from people who are well into having their business. It’s a very ingrained thought that you should know more. And I believe this chronic thought is a big distraction from what actually matters for success.
I’ve got a simple list of 6 things that are more important for success than just knowing about business.
