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.
Balance and Flow
My Year-end Reflection Questions and Answers
My year-end reflection questions (and answers) to capture the progress, gratitudes, and lessons. The year view has been a restorative process for me.
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
Rebalancing my yin-yang energies as an HSP.
I got caught in an over-doing phase and not enough calming downtime balance to that. Autumn, as daylight shortens, is a good time for me to think about the yin-yang balance in my life. I have to pay attention here, especially as a highly sensitive person with old workaholic programming.
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.
Feel Like You Have No Time? ⏱️ (what helps me)
Years ago, I was telling a friend, “I feel like I have no time,” and I felt so tense. She suggested a simple affirmation I thought that was ridiculous. But then it helped! Here’s my quick antidote that still helps me.
Burnout prevention starting place (Been there. Please avoid.)
Going, going, and feeling stuck that way, year after year? 😰 Normal stress vs burnout potential. Burnout prevention starting place.
Self-employment for HSPs: Our Superpowers for Business and Marketing {video}
Inside view on HSP superpowers for self-employment, and listen in on a conversation about it too. Also covers tips to avoid some of the challenges too.
Your definition of “fun” might be different, as an Introvert or HSP.
Extrovert-dominant cultures have defined fun too narrowly, as if only the loud things count as fun. Introverts and HSPs can have a different definition of fun. Your permission slip.
Sensitive, the book, and what is high sensitivity anyway?
My review of the 2023 book, Sensitive, and what happened at a book discussion with other HSPs. I also define high sensitivity here. It’s so misunderstood.
Work Should Be Fun. I’m Serious.
Many have equated work with drudgery but work should be fun because fun means you’re on the right career path. Work CAN be fun. What I mean, and how…
“Do I Have to Hustle to Be Successful in Business?” (There’s a calm way for business.)
You hear about side hustles or that you have to hustle to make it as an entrepreneur. It can be a turn off for introverts and HSPs. Hustle is NOT required. Here’s why the hustle idea is harmful, and what works better.
I explain my black swan logo as
Relaxed Courage Appeared Like Magic, Thanks to Being in Community.
While at a women’s circle retreat, I discovered things about the power of community – what a spark for my courage, clearer thinking, and Joy! Like the magic of clicking into gear. So good. I explain what happened, and how you can find your own empowering circle.
How do I find energy for career exploration when I’m so exhausted by work/life already?
When work or life are already draining, it’s hard to find energy to work towards a career change such as considering self-employment. Here’s how real introverts and HSPs are making it work.
Great Resignation… and Then What Happened? (Inside Stories of their Great Relief)
Millions have quit their jobs without knowing what was next. Have they found happiness? Did they get stuck? I’ve gathered some stories here.
Gratitude 🙏 Grief 🍁 Joy – How They Can All Go Together. ∞
Gratitude and grief often come together, and it can lead to more joy when we let it all in. And that leads to an abundance of giving. Plus, how to find your way of sharing your gifts.
HSP Introvert Artist Business Story: Meet Emet Aron
Inside story of how an introvert and HSP is making it work as an artist and massage therapist combined. Making a living, by living their purpose in multiple ways.
Introvert Success Story: Freelance Writer Business. Meet Sara Barry.
Inside story of how an introvert turned her love of writing into a successful business as a copywriter and content strategist for meaningful businesses.
I think you’ll find some good tips for your own journey, especially if you’re exploring self-employment and concerned about what it takes. (This is part
Mompreneur/ SOULpreneur Business Owner Success Story – Meet Jessika Rozki of Rozki Rides
How does a mom of 4 create a successful and meaningful business? Jessika’s story is an inspiration for mompreneurs. She combines passion, determination, and action to make it work.
(I love learning and sharing these stories! This is part of a series of stories.)
Introvert/HSP Self-employment Profile – Balancing Energy, Money, Mission, and Courage. Meet Renata.
Behind the scenes look at how a sensitive introvert is growing her mission-driven, creative business with a sense of balance and sustainability. Renata is an Indigenous Mexican, now in California.
She offers graphic design, illustration, art, and coaching for sensitive intuitive women of color (BIWOC) who want to explore
