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That big bout of low confidence about work 😓

When your job, your career, or your business isn’t going the way you’d like, low self-confidence can get kicked up, and that’s normal for anyone. But so hard too! Like a gut punch.

Recovering your confidence can be faster than you think, even before the work situation changes.

That negative feedback loop of low self-worth can really hang on, but a little shifting can start a positive feedback loop.

I’ve got some simple starting places for you, especially geared for highly sensitive souls who might have built up a lot of pressure inside.

My progress feels too slow.

So often I hear people struggling with progress taking longer than their brains think it should take. It can eat away at your self-worth.

I experience the “too slow” worries too, like how long it takes to write a new post or how long it takes to get a new program from idea to action. Humbling.

Then there’s how *loooooong* it takes to get a business to a livable income, or how long to find your ideal work situation.

It’s not just you. Change does take time.

I’ve got a simple perspective shift to share with you that is helping me deal with that discouraged feeling. I’m including a simple writing prompt that I think will help you feel the shift too.

little reminders to trust your instincts.

How to know what your heart wants

You might have heard the message to listen to your heart, or tune in inside. But how?

It can seem tricky at first to hear your own heart’s knowing, but then it can be quite easy too.

People with the high sensitivity trait (HSPs) are very capable of hearing their own inner signals, but it can get drowned out by sensing so many other things at once.

I’ve got 3 simple ways for you to hear your inner knowing.

Aging as a Woman in Business: Inner Critic > Reclaiming Wisdom

I have had too much angst about aging, and writing this post is helping me shake it off. I’m reclaiming all these gifts of aging such as growing wisdom.

Right Effort: How much effort is enough to achieve the success we want?

Too much effort, and we can burn out. Too little, and we can sell out on our life purpose and get depressed. I’ve done both. Here’s how I think of Right Effort today in my work life.

Cartoon by Ash Lamb, about self-doubts when comparing to someone different.

Vulnerability, Shame, and Imposter Attacks When Self-employed

Vulnerability angst can seriously get in the way of our dreams if we’re not careful. Facing it is part of the job when self-employed. Some humor and help…

A baby oak tree - like a sprout of a business

Supporting your growing business 🌱 with bridge work is normal and good.

People assume self-employment requires a big leap. A big leap is not that common. Here’s the behind-the-scenes reality – They often do bridge work.

Relief from Overthinking in Business by Trusting My Instincts More

I’ll tell you exactly how I’ve been tuning in to my instincts even more and what’s happening. It’s simpler than it might seem, but the results are big: more calm, more effectiveness.

mature business woman wondering about the future

Coping with Uncertainty in Business and Life > What Helps Me.

My recent shake-up story and how I found my footing again. I wrote up 7 ways that help me cope with uncertainty in business and life (including climate chaos). + Coping mantras.

I took it as a sign. It’s time to open the door, despite worries.

Signs in nature today are reminding me it’s OK to release those shoulders, open up now. It helps when there are kindred spirits who help to make the path easier, just like geese flying in a V. Plus, a new group program to help you start a business, along with kindred spirit magic.

Confidence, Fear, Stuckness

That big bout of low confidence about work 😓

My progress feels too slow.

How to know what your heart wants

Aging as a Woman in Business: Inner Critic > Reclaiming Wisdom

Right Effort: How much effort is enough to achieve the success we want?

Vulnerability, Shame, and Imposter Attacks When Self-employed

Supporting your growing business 🌱 with bridge work is normal and good.

Relief from Overthinking in Business by Trusting My Instincts More

Coping with Uncertainty in Business and Life > What Helps Me.

I took it as a sign. It’s time to open the door, despite worries.

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