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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
Sometimes I have avoided growing my business because I equated growth (unconsciously) with having to do things I didn’t want to do—like pushy marketing, learning new (scary) technology, getting more disciplined, or working longer hours. My thinking today: growth without the yuck is possible.
After 15 years in business as a coach, perhaps it’s a coaching business success story. I share some key moments, essential ingredients of making it work, and how this journey has felt.
I still remember how happy I felt during and after that first paid coaching session. It was a life-changing moment of feeling like I could actually get paid to do something I love. That’s huge. It became real. I want that for you too.
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.
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It might not feel like it right now, but work can be energizing and fulfilling, even for introverts and HSPs. There is a way. Here are 3 paths to find your way to your right career path.
Holistic guidance for introverts and HSPs who are established business owners so you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life your crave. Different forms of support depending on your preferences and needs – 1:1 and/or group coaching.
Self-employment guidance especially for introverts and HSPs. So you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life you crave.
